She started throwing punches to get exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now 17-year-old Talia Birch is gearing up to compete in the Canada Games as it opens up to female boxers for the first time
Talia Birch, 17, only started boxing two years ago, but now the undefeated champ is preparing for the Canada Games.The Quebec teenager recently notched her sixth win in the boxing ring. Not bad considering she had never set foot in one until two years ago.“While you're fighting, there is honestly nothing going through your head, it's instinct, you just act on it.”
Birch was so nervous about competing for the first time that it felt like her legs gave out before the fight.
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