Terri “The Boss” Moss
Fighting against time, illness, and expectation—proving it’s never too late to become a champion.
Terri “The Boss” Moss is the embodiment of resilience, a fighter who refused to let age, circumstance, or adversity define her limits.
Based in Atlanta, Moss began her boxing journey at 36 while balancing motherhood and a career in law enforcement, working as both a campus police officer and a narcotics investigator. At a time when most athletes were nearing the end of their careers, she was just beginning hers, driven by a relentless desire to prove it was not too late to pursue her purpose.
Her path was anything but easy. Early setbacks, including a difficult professional debut and a broken nose suffered in Hungary, tested her resolve. Battling Hepatitis C and the constant perception that she was “too old” for the sport, Moss pushed forward with unwavering determination.
That determination led to a defining victory over Nina “The Bomb” Ahlin in Atlanta, a pivotal moment that solidified her belief in herself and her place in the ring. She went on to win three consecutive bouts and, at the age of 41, captured the Women’s International Boxing Federation (WIBF) World Strawweight title, cementing her legacy as a champion.
With a professional record of 9-9, including three knockouts and two championship titles, Moss retired as more than a competitor; she became a symbol of perseverance. In 2015, she was inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame, honoring a career built on grit, courage, and an unshakable belief in possibility.
In Hit Like a Girl, Moss’s story stands as a powerful reminder that greatness is not defined by when you start, but by the strength to keep going, no matter the odds.
Based in Atlanta, Moss began her boxing journey at 36 while balancing motherhood and a career in law enforcement, working as both a campus police officer and a narcotics investigator. At a time when most athletes were nearing the end of their careers, she was just beginning hers, driven by a relentless desire to prove it was not too late to pursue her purpose.
Her path was anything but easy. Early setbacks, including a difficult professional debut and a broken nose suffered in Hungary, tested her resolve. Battling Hepatitis C and the constant perception that she was “too old” for the sport, Moss pushed forward with unwavering determination.
That determination led to a defining victory over Nina “The Bomb” Ahlin in Atlanta, a pivotal moment that solidified her belief in herself and her place in the ring. She went on to win three consecutive bouts and, at the age of 41, captured the Women’s International Boxing Federation (WIBF) World Strawweight title, cementing her legacy as a champion.
With a professional record of 9-9, including three knockouts and two championship titles, Moss retired as more than a competitor; she became a symbol of perseverance. In 2015, she was inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame, honoring a career built on grit, courage, and an unshakable belief in possibility.
In Hit Like a Girl, Moss’s story stands as a powerful reminder that greatness is not defined by when you start, but by the strength to keep going, no matter the odds.
