Before I could do another show I became pregnant with my son. I don’t put on an act. Read about our approach to external linking. SC- There's a lot of respectful people but also the ones who can't appreciate it because they have no knowledge of the hard work that goes into it. You don’t really see women fight like that. While compound movements are the base of a training foundation it is not completely hitting all angles of the muscle. Is there anyone you would like to thank or any words or advice or encouragement you would like to offer the iForce Nation? I have went back to my roots of running with a new twist of strength, Spartan Racing. I did an 8 week prep for The Fresno Classic in the figure category and placed almost last. The fight was televised live on Sky Sports[5] as part of the undercard for Charlie Edwards' world title defense against Angel Moreno. “My body is still fresh, I don't have that much wear and tear like others may have. If there is anything negative what advice would you give to a woman coming up that wants to have more than the average amount of muscle on how to keep a positive outlook and not to lose her love for the sport due to naysayers? I would also like to thank my other two sponsors PFS Meals for all the awesome meals they provide me and Violate the Dress Code for my killer wardrobe. I started getting an interest for competing in 2010 while working as a personal trainer at a Gold's Gym. She says: “I will probably stop boxing at about 32 or 33 so I can have children. This type of racing allows me to have both worlds I love, strength training and endurance. Our question is what do you feel was your secret to building your physique as it is? Shannon Courtenay joined her local boxing gym in 2015 after deciding she wanted to lose weight and get fit. iFN-  Thank you so much for taking the time to get us this inside look into your training life. Can you explain what brought you to this new venture? iFN- Are you retired from professional bodybuilding or are you just doing other things at the moment? was actually the very first product of IFN I had tried and was hooked right away. Why is this such an important supplement for you and is it something that you would suggest for any athlete or just specific types of athletes? My advice would be that there is always someone out there who's not going to like you or appreciate your goals, those are the ones who shouldn't make any impact on you doing you. It is not just Courtenay’s boxing ability which is proving popular. As an amateur she won gold at the Haringey Box Cup in 2015. SC- THANK YOU so much to iForce Nutrition for being such an amazing and trustworthy supplement company and sponsor. The female bodybuilders were not appealing to me, but because of my genetics and the way I loved to train, that's where my physique fit. News Phil Heath Officially Started His Olympia Prep. iFN-  Two part question... What is/was your favorite part about being a competitive female bodybuilder? Although she is reluctant to state when she will win a first world title, Courtenay is adamant that she must be “fast-tracked” in professional boxing, so that she can retire and start a family. Shannon Courtenay: 'I was the only girl there but it changed my life' Barry Glendenning . Do you feel you were extra focused on maintaining a balanced look and set up your training in a way to keep that balance or did that have more to do with a genetic disposition for great muscularity everywhere? “I drove home and had a chicken salad for dinner, which was unheard of for me,” she adds. Within 3 weeks of having him I was back in the gym and prepping for a show. “And it’s worked well because people can relate to me.”. or go "beast mode". Shannon Courtenay (born 3 July 1993) is a British professional boxer. So by the time I’m ready to have a family, I’ll probably have to retire.". Because of the intense running I was doing on an injured Achilles, I was forced to rest a track season. “My style is fan-friendly. When the new division women's physique came out, I thought it would be the perfect division for me. “I tell my sister that these women aren’t perfect. “I knew my face would fit the pro game,” she says. SC- COMPETE! I did an 8 week prep for The Fresno Classic in the figure category and placed almost last. Shannon Courtenay (born 3 July 1993) is a British professional boxer. The female bodybuilders were not appealing to me, but because of my genetics and the way I loved to train, that's where my physique fit. I make sure I am always hitting every angle of the muscle. Not just because you are such a feminine woman with muscle, but also because you have sculpted an extremely balanced physique. SC-  When I am training I don't just go into the gym and "kill it!" I was told to down size or move into the bodybuilding division where I would finally get a placing I deserved. “I just wanted to lose weight,” she explains. “I’m just myself. Likeable, a ticket-seller and an explosive boxer but it is early days and time will tell how much the ‘Baby-faced Assassin’ achieves over the next six or seven years. 2013 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan, 2013 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships, 2014 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan, 2x NPC Masters Nationals and IFBB Masters Over 60 World Champion. I finally made the switch and did my first bodybuilding show 5 weeks after The Governors Cup and won the overall. Women’s boxing has been on a high in recent years through the success of Ireland’s Olympic gold medallist and world champion Katie Taylor, the most decorated female fighter active today, and Britain's now-retired Nicola Adams, the first female to win a boxing gold medal at an Olympic Games. At the USA's of 2012 I placed 3rd in the lightweights, then the following year at the USA's I won my pro card. “But I found boxing - and boxing found me - at the perfect time,” she tells BBC Sport. In a fight which saw Courtenay dropped to the canvas by a left hook in the first round, she went on to suffer her first professional defeat, losing by PTS over eight rounds with the referee scoring the bout 77–75. Athlete Profile on IFBB Pro Shannon Courtney. I started prepping for the new category for The Governors Cup 2012. When the new division women's physique came out, I thought it would be the perfect division for me. I love to train hard and eat big. I walked out of the gym and threw my cigs into a big blue bin next to the door.”. The amount of L- Carnitine it has is amazing. They’re photoshopped. My physique was at its best it had ever been, but they had placed me 11th out of 13 because I was still 'too big'. I was too lean and held too much muscle, I looked like a lightweight bodybuilder. For many, quitting those addictions and vices can take time. Although that isn’t always the best way to go about it.”. “But it’s difficult for a woman. At that point, she had a very attractive hourglass body shape. She jokes that her alias may need to be shortened should she go on for any longer, saying: “I might have to get some botox because otherwise I’ll just be known as ‘The Assassin.’", From documenting her fitness regime during the coronavirus lockdown, to a hilarious. I will be racing July 18, 2015, in San Francisco at the Spartan Sprint for my second race. video edit of retired former world champion Tony Bellew's parenting struggles. Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 128 pounds : Implants or natural breasts? SC- Honestly, it's all about the training for me... And food. At that time I was a competing in cross country and track for a local college. The former tearaway was overweight and unhappy when she … SC-  I have had to change up my training some to incorporate more endurance training on the track and on the trails. I incorporate a lot of isolated movements and focus on the contraction and not the weight. [10] Her next fight was a four-round PTS win over Jasmina Nad on 26 October as part of the undercard for the Josh Taylor vs. Regis Prograis world title fight, held at The O2 Arena. I had always been in great shape, always had abs, and genetically held more muscle mass. At that time I was a competing in cross country and track for a local college. From documenting her fitness regime during the coronavirus lockdown, to a hilarious video edit of retired former world champion Tony Bellew's parenting struggles,external-link her activeness on social media and willingness to interact with fans has helped build a loyal following. Me being me I couldn't just rest, I needed something else in the meantime. Courtenay was scheduled to fight in Doncaster on 24 April, a bout which was postponed because of the ban on sporting events in the United Kingdom. She headed down to Finchley ABC for one purpose. I stepped on stage 6 months later and placed 2nd in figure but it was out of two girls. iFN- We know you are a huge proponent of iForce's COMPETE!. As an amateur she won gold at the Haringey Box Cup in 2015. “I am used to the banter and I can dish it out as well,” she adds. I started prepping for the new category for The Governors Cup 2012. Some people on social media can be nasty.”. I have done one pro show, Tampa 2013 and placed 7th out of 35. iFN- You have a very unique look because although you have a lot of muscle you have been able to maintain an overall look that most people can truly appreciate. Depending on where my physique is at I may do a physique show in the future. Everyone tried convincing me to switch to bodybuilding but I didn't want to listen. “I’d laugh at the thought of it,” she says. And because I have only been in the sport for four or five years, I am loving every second of it. [8][9] In June, she stopped Valerija Sepetovska by technical knockout (TKO) at 1 minute 16 seconds in the second-round of a scheduled six-round bout held at the York Hall. SC- My goals this year is to see how far I can improve in the Spartan Racing world. Courtenay does hope to use her online presence to inspire young girls, starting first with her younger sister, although says she was not too comfortable with the ‘role model’ tag at first. [12], Her first fight of 2020 came against Rachel Ball on 14 August at the Matchroom Sport headquarters in Brentwood, Essex. and is always a staple in my supplement regimen is because it helps me perform at my best, by keeping me mentally focused, physically feeling good (energy), and hydrated throughout the day. iFN- How has your training changed since switching your focus from professional bodybuilding to Spartan Racing? Now how about your least favorite part? “When I first turned pro, everything suddenly changed. Athlete Profile on IFBB Pro Shannon Courtney. My physique was at its best it had ever been, but they had placed me 11th out of 13 because I was still 'too big'. Whereas other women fighters may be getting sick of it," she says. In 2015, Courtenay was working in a pub, smoking up to 40 cigarettes a day and, more often than not, her evening meal would be a takeout curry or pizza. My goal is always to get as much blood into the muscle as possible. [6], One month later she defeated Roz Mari Silyanova via four-round points decision on 23 April. “It got a bit difficult for me at first. “The next day I woke up at five o’clock in the morning and went running. After winning I started my goal of getting my pro card at the USA's that same year. Athlete Profile on IFBB Pro Shannon Courtney Age 23: | Mother of 4 Year Old Boy . My least favorite part would be some of the creepy schmoes I have come a crossed. I think about what improvements I need for each muscle group and how I am going to go about targeting the muscle group better. But for British boxer Shannon Courtenay, her whole approach to life changed from the moment she stepped foot in London’s Finchley Amateur Boxing Club five years ago. Literally a perfect product. Tweed weighs 128 pounds and wears 36C bra size. Being relatable with the public stems from her upbringing; her mum was a pub landlady and Courtenay has grown up in and around that environment since the age of four.

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