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'I want to be world champion' Teen boxer aiming high after going pro
Bristol Post
|May 26, 2025
A BRITISH teen who was once the best junior kick-boxer in the world has turned into a professional boxer - and wants to become an "undisputed" champ.
Tiah-Mai Ayton took up kickboxing and Muay Thai at the age of six after her parents noticed she enjoyed play fighting with her little sister.
At the age of 10 the determined fighter became a World Champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai.
As a amateur boxer she has scooped five national titles and went on to claim gold in the 57kg weight category at the World Championships in Colorado, USA in November.
But now at the age of 18 after collecting many titles and belts Tiah-Mai said 'no more kicks' as she entered the professional boxing business.
She was even invited to be part of Team GB Olympic boxing squad but decided to turn professional instead.
Tiah-Mai, from Bristol, said: "I just want to become an undisputed world champion - and going pro is the best way to do it.
"Everyone dreams of doing something in their sport that they have done since young. I train hard and I never give up and now I am where I want to be.
This story is from the May 26, 2025 edition of Bristol Post.
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