IFBA and WBAN Lightweight Champion Chevelle Hallback is training every day at Highlander Gym in Tampa, Florida with trainer Sherman Henson. “She’s putting in the work,” Henson said, “to stay sharp and active when a fight does happen.” Chevelle’s last fight was in December against Victoria Cisneros and since that split decision victory, Chevelle has been campaigning to fight the top female contenders.

If they will step up. “I’m putting myself out there to fight the best fighters, anywhere from 135 to 147 pounds,” Chevelle said, “and no one has or will step up. Cecelia Braekhaus made a fight with Jill Emery but I guess now that’s on hold. I could defend my IFBA title but there’s no one trying to make that happen. Then there’s Christy Martin who got in my face at her own amateur show and said she would fight me after I called her out- well we gotta wait and see what happens with her and Dakota Stone in March, then see if Bob Arum has the confidence to make a fight with her and I. But I said it and I will say it again. I’ll fight Christy Martin or any of the top female fighters who are willing.” Distance or location is no problem for Chevelle or her team.”We’re ready and willing,” advisor Bill Calogero said. “It’s just the question of getting a fighter who will face Chevelle then find the promoter to get them a bout, whether it’s Germany, Las Vegas or Korea.”

As Chevelle finishes her workout under Henson’s supervision, he nods. “Right now we’re doing some good training. Running, bags, mitts and sparring, Once we get the call there’s a fight, we going to get a little more intense, work on fine tuning some things then we’re ready. Whether it be Christy Martin or someone in Germany, we’re gonna be more than ready. Tired of all the talk and ready to get in the ring.” Chevelle grins at her trainer. “And that,” she said, “is what’s up!”

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