Jessica Barry (born 14 June 1994)[1] is a professional super featherweight boxer know as "the Celtic Banshee" or "Banshee Barry".[2][3]
Jessica Barry | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight class | super featherweight |
| Weight(s) | 9.1 st (127 lb; 58 kg) |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 6 |
Career
editBarry was born in Warwick, Warwickshire in 1994. She had a successful amateur boxing career with Christ the King ABC in Coventry, winning 18 of 19 fights, before turning professional in 2022.[4] Whilst studying computer science at Coventry University she won the Universities Elite Cup.[5]
Barry currently boxes out of Fitzpatrick's gym in Leamington Spa and is trained by Derek Fitzpatrick.[5]
She has Irish heritage and has represented Ireland at boxing events.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Jess Barry ("'Banshee'") | Boxer Page". Tapology. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Jessica Barry". BoxRec. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Descendant of Cork's Katty Barry to compete at boxing event in England". Echo Live. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Hastings, Dexter (16 March 2023). "Jessica Barry Female Prospect". Bbcolumn. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Barry looking to get back on winning trail". Fight City. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
External links
edit- Interview with BoxingMediaHub - via YouTube.