Abigail Quartey, the first female world boxing champion from Ghana, explains that her “four-hour” training was the key to her victory.

Abigail Quartey, the first female boxing champion from Ghana, has talked candidly about the four hours of training she put in every day to win the Women’s International Boxing Federation (WIBF) title.
With a flurry of blows and uppercuts, the 28-year-old easily defeated British opponent Sangeeta Birdi to win the country’s first female world title and the 11th overall in Ghanaian history.

In a video called “Abigail Quartey: Her Gloves, Her Glory,” she talked to JoySports’ Haruna Mubarak about how she gave up her personal indulgences and training hours to embrace the demanding

“Before I start training, I go jogging in the morning for about an hour and a half,” Abigail stated.
“I then return home, change, and take some time to relax. After that, I spend roughly two and a half hours in the gym. For me, it’s essential to train before fights because without preparation, I can’t fight well.

“Boxing is such a taxing sport that you have to exert a lot of energy just to finish one round. I sacrificed because I was adamant about winning the title.

“I didn’t go out much. I used to eat something after training and then immediately go to bed.
Abigail has made history by punching her way into a sport that has always ignored women, demonstrating that the ring has no gender

With nine victories in ten professional fights, she now holds the top spot in Ghana and is ranked 51st in her division worldwide.

The emphasis now turns to Abigail’s ability to uphold her reputation and effectively defend her crown. But as of yet, there is no confirmed opponent.