Being A Marvel Mum

The million-dollar question in the minds of many women dedicated to high-performance sports…Is it possible to be a mother and an athlete, all at the same time?

Of course! For a long time there has been this ideology in which women are questioned a lot about how to lead their maternal, professional and sports life; and although things have evolved and things have changed, we are still far from achieving the objective and it is extremely important to open up this discussion.

There have been great athletes who have talked about it. How do they manage to do it?

Below, we have a list of women who have proved the example.

Mariana “Barby” Juarez

Mariana decided to become a mother and took a break from boxing for a while. She now has a daughter that she adores, and she has a double dedication vocation and love, not only being a great boxer and champion but also an exemplary mother.

Jackie Nava

Jackie is also a great example that hard work and organization are key to being successful in all aspects. Jackie, in addition to being a boxer and champion, is an architect and mother of two daughters that she loves with all her heart.

Ana Maria Torres

Ana says that she totally believes that boxing and motherhood do not have to be separated. Although it is difficult, it is not impossible. She says that although the performance changes and things cost a little more work than before, of course it is possible and in addition to having the satisfaction of being a woman, a mother, and an honest athlete.