No Glory for Me: An Autobiography by Michelle Christoffels - Australia's First Professional Female Boxer & Australian Super Bantamweigh


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No Glory for Me is the story of Michelle Christoffels, Australia's first professional female boxer. After a somewhat turbulent youth, wandering between jobs, interests, and lovers, Christoffels found her true passion: boxing. She pursued this passion with every fiber of her being, training every spare moment, winning sparring matches and gaining notoriety. Though her love of boxing at times took a toll on Christoffels' personal life, her hard work and sacrifices allowed her to become a boxing success, as she won title after title in the kickboxing ring.

However, her great success had a terrible price. With growing fame, Christoffels' ego got the best of her, leading her to make a string of catastrophic decisions that would change her life forever. Witness the true-life struggles of Michelle Christoffels as she recounts her arduous rise to the top, and her perilous fall.

About the Author

In December of 1987, Michelle Christoffels became the first registered professional female boxer to fight in Australia. She went on to win three major kickboxing titles between 1992-1993. She made history as the first female fighter to hold three titles in three weight divisions, and by being first female main event to an all-male undercard in Australia. Her current hobbies include playing the drums, motorcycling, and skydiving. She is passionate about volunteer work, and is passionate about providing a voice for those who can't speak for themselves.

Author: Michelle Christoffels
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.
Published: 08/01/2015
Pages: 178
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9781480913288
ISBN10: 1480913286
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
- Biography & Autobiography | LGBTQ+
- Sports & Recreation | Boxing