Sa'Rai Brown-EL -
Hailing from a lineage deeply rooted in the world of boxing, Sa'Rai Brown-EL's journey into the sport was a testament to her innate talent. Born into a family of boxers, it was her mother, Latyia Brown-EL, who first recognized Sa'Rai's potential as a boxer. Early on, Latyia approached her father, Sheik Charles Brown-EL, with the idea of getting Sa'Rai boxing lessons.
However, Sheik Brown-EL initially held reservations about women participating in the sport. It wasn't until a pivotal visit to Albany, NY, where Latyia's brother, Tyshaun Goldston, served as a boxing coach, that the tide turned. Witnessing the boxing gym firsthand, Sheik Brown-EL embraced the idea, aligning with his wife's belief that Sa'Rai had the makings of a skilled boxer.
Sa'Rai commenced her training at the age of 10 with Lugo Boxing and Fitness in Marietta, GA. Demonstrating remarkable adaptability, she swiftly ascended to become a top-ranked female boxer in the country. Through unwavering dedication and hard work, Sa'Rai invested the necessary 10,000 hours to master her craft.
At the age of 18, Sa'Rai stands as one of the most decorated female boxing champions globally. Recognized by USA Boxing, the governing body for Amateur Boxing and the U.S. Olympic team, she holds the prestigious title of being ranked #1 in the country in her age and weight division. Notably, she also claims the #1 spot in the country for most wins among all female boxers across various weight and age categories.
Bestowed with the title of "The Future of Women’s Boxing" by USA Boxing, Sa'Rai joined Team USA in 2019, a high-performance team comprising the most accomplished amateur boxers. She has proudly represented the USA in international competitions, securing the #3 spot globally in her age and weight division.
Under the exclusive guidance of her father, Sheik, Sa'Rai has clinched the title of an 18-time National Champion and has won the Georgia Female Boxer of the Year for eight years. With an illustrious career trajectory, she is poised to etch her name in history as one of the greatest female boxers ever and harbors aspirations of donning the coveted title of a 2024 Olympian.
Sa'Rai Brown-EL's remarkable list of accomplishments speaks volumes about her prowess in the ring and sets the stage for a future that promises to be nothing short of legendary.
However, Sheik Brown-EL initially held reservations about women participating in the sport. It wasn't until a pivotal visit to Albany, NY, where Latyia's brother, Tyshaun Goldston, served as a boxing coach, that the tide turned. Witnessing the boxing gym firsthand, Sheik Brown-EL embraced the idea, aligning with his wife's belief that Sa'Rai had the makings of a skilled boxer.
Sa'Rai commenced her training at the age of 10 with Lugo Boxing and Fitness in Marietta, GA. Demonstrating remarkable adaptability, she swiftly ascended to become a top-ranked female boxer in the country. Through unwavering dedication and hard work, Sa'Rai invested the necessary 10,000 hours to master her craft.
At the age of 18, Sa'Rai stands as one of the most decorated female boxing champions globally. Recognized by USA Boxing, the governing body for Amateur Boxing and the U.S. Olympic team, she holds the prestigious title of being ranked #1 in the country in her age and weight division. Notably, she also claims the #1 spot in the country for most wins among all female boxers across various weight and age categories.
Bestowed with the title of "The Future of Women’s Boxing" by USA Boxing, Sa'Rai joined Team USA in 2019, a high-performance team comprising the most accomplished amateur boxers. She has proudly represented the USA in international competitions, securing the #3 spot globally in her age and weight division.
Under the exclusive guidance of her father, Sheik, Sa'Rai has clinched the title of an 18-time National Champion and has won the Georgia Female Boxer of the Year for eight years. With an illustrious career trajectory, she is poised to etch her name in history as one of the greatest female boxers ever and harbors aspirations of donning the coveted title of a 2024 Olympian.
Sa'Rai Brown-EL's remarkable list of accomplishments speaks volumes about her prowess in the ring and sets the stage for a future that promises to be nothing short of legendary.