Confident Jackman ready to take on World Championships
Youth boxing sensation Alesha Jackman has waited quite a few months before she could get back in the ring to compete.
However, on the heels of a 53-second TKO at the recently-hosted Patrick Forde Memorial tournament in February, Jackman has gained all the confidence she needs to step onto the world stage.
The referee stops the contest between Alesha Jackman (blue headguard) and her opponent
The pugilist spoke with Guyana Times Sport about her recent conquest over Trinidad and Tobago’s Shawnelle Hamid.
Jackman shared, “It was a great feeling. I get emotional at the end of my bout, because since 2021, when I went to the Junior Pan American games, I didn’t get the results that I was looking for. So, I had a rage in me to come out tonight and excel.”
With the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Championships in sight, Jackman is looking to utilise her tenacity in pursuit of gold.
“One hundred per cent confidence,” the pugilist said, in rating her confidence following the TKO victory.
Jackman went on to explain, “Like I said, the same rage that I had in this fight, I will be heading to the World Championships with the same rage, because I’m looking for great results. And I don’t only want to be winning in the Caribbean…”
Jackman, who is set to compete at the World Championships alongside her older sister, Abiola, also spoke about their preparation together and hopes to honour their mother.
“You guys know our mom passed away and we try to make her proud in every way we can. We try to motivate each other. It’s tough when we have to fight against each other. but it’s great [preparation],” the boxer told this publication.
The World Championships are scheduled for March 15 to March 31 in New Delhi, India.
