In a year marked by relentless dedication and remarkable achievements, 15-year-old Sienna Pinnell has solidified her status as one of Queensland’s brightest young boxing talents.
The determined athlete recently clinched the national title in July, just days after dominating the Ipswich Regional titles.
Her journey to Perth for the national titles was a triumphant one, as she emerged victorious in every round of her two fights.
Sienna’s success has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Over the past year, she has won every junior boxing title in Queensland, showcasing her prowess and determination in the ring.
With a string of victories behind her, Sienna is now setting her sights on future challenges, including her third appearance at the prestigious Golden Gloves competition at the end of August.
Reflecting on her journey, Sienna shared her motivations and aspirations.
“I’ve been boxing for about two years now. I initially joined to sharpen up my hands while training for my black belt in karate,” she said.
“But I quickly fell in love with the sport and just kept going.”
For Sienna, boxing is not just a physical endeavour but a mental challenge that requires immense self-belief and mental strength.
” If you don’t have that mental capacity and believe in yourself, it makes it so much harder,” she said.
Sienna also has her eyes set on the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, to follow in the same footsteps as Camira-based heavyweight Olympic boxer Teremoana Jr Teremoana.
“I want to go to the Olympics and compete and after that, I’d love to go pro,” she said.
Sienna also spoke highly of her experience at the Warrior Boxing Gym, a place she credits for providing unwavering support and pushing her to reach her full potential.
She encouraged other girls to take up boxing, and spoke about the confidence and empowerment it brings.
“There’s not many girls in the sport, and we need more of them,” she said.
“It’s a great thing for girls to get into.”
