What is a typical girls’ sport? Football? Boxing?
For Stacey Copeland, she’s paving the way in more ways than one to ensure all sports are inclusive for everyone.
Stacey’s father and grandfather were both boxers, so it seemed natural for her to take up the sport. In 2018, she made history when she became the first-ever British woman to win the Commonwealth title. We chatted about how she felt winning, and also the sad realisation that there was no belt for the female boxers, yet there was for her male counterparts. Instead of complaining, she decided to take proactive steps to ensure no other female boxer felt how she did and ensured a belt was available for other women Commonwealth athletes.
In addition to being a professional boxer, Stacey’s also represented England in football.
Represented England in football and boxing. Founder of Pave The Way. Presenter for BBC Radio Manchester.
In 2018 she made history when she became the first-ever British woman to win the Commonwealth title.
‘The Dead Good Show‘ and ‘The Sunday Sports Show‘ on BBC Radio
Timestamp for talk:
- 1:31 – Stacey talks about her early years in the sport
- 3:45 – Stacey talks about the importance of equality and role models in sport
- 6:01 – Stacey talks about her journey to America and difficult times
- 9:24 – Stacey talks about the law title 9 and difference in culture in America
- 11:04 – Stacey talks about her organisation ‘pave the way
- 16:39 – Stacey talks about inspiring young people in sport
- 18:12 – Stacey addresses the sensitive nature of transgender people in sport
- 23:35 – Stacey shares the story of how she won the Commonwealth title but was discriminated in the sport
- 28:28 – Stacey talks about her label ‘tomboy’
- 32:37 – Stacey talks about how she became passionate about sports discrimination
Any links discussed:
Stacey Copeland website | Twitter | Instagram
