Eileen Olszewski - boxing champ

Here's a grrl worth noticing. She represents a tough fact in America: You can be the most deserving champion of your field, but it doesn't mean you'll "make it." That doesn't reflect at all on your abilities or achievements. It's just life, and life is easier if you define success differently from market-driven societal systems.

Check her out, the grrl's a champ.



By Benn Schulberg,from The Sweet Science website:

Eileen Olszewski dominated the amateur competition in the 112-pound division, was undefeated in United States competition, and for three consecutive years won the most prestigious titles around the country. After being crowned U.S. national champion for the third straight time in 2003, culminating a remarkable amateur career, Eileen seemed destined to take the professional ranks by storm. Yet, we fast-forward to 2006 and the woman considered one of the best prospects to ever come out of New York is still waiting for her opportunity to make her mark on the sport.

note: no photo credit was given at thesweetscience.com