Montana People - Amy Sowers

Amy Sowers is currently ranked #1 in U.S. boxing. She grew up watching fighting on television with her dad and has always wanted to compete. Yet she has always had to support her efforts because no sponsorship for boxers in Montana exists.  Here are her top titles followed by questions we were eager to ask her about her mindset and training.

Q.  How do you feel right before a match?

Not going to lie, usually nervous. But that all goes away as soon as the first bell rings.

Q.  Do you ever feel sorry for your opponents?

No way. I guarantee they are not feeling sorry for me. They want to be in there just as bad as I do. They are there to win just like me. I have fought some of my best buddies and there’s no pity on either side. When the fight is over, we can be friends but until that last bell rings, there are no thoughts except ‘How do I win this.’

Q.  Tell us about your training regimen.

Since there is no longer a boxing club in Bozeman, I had to join the Helena Eagles Boxing Club. Duran Caferro is, in my opinion, the best coach in the northwest, so the transition was welcomed. I train here in Bozeman by myself almost every day. When I have a fight or tournament to prepare for, I make the drive to Helena a couple of times a week to work with my coach and teammates. Depending on what I need to work on, I usually split my days between conditioning, speed and agility, or strength. I’ll do a basic bag/mitts/shadowboxing/abs workout 5-6 days a week and add the other workouts in between. When I’m in Helena, we focus on skills in sparring and on the mitts. 

Q.  In three words, how did you feel after winning the national championship? 

Pride, accomplishment, and a little disbelief.

Q.  What is your final goal in boxing? 

To have a successful professional career.

Q.  Have you ever punched your boyfriend?

Yes! He dropped his hands though so he kind of had it coming.

Q. After you hang up the gloves, what will you do for a sport?

I will continue to officiate (judge/ref), which I do now already. I would like to coach if the opportunity of a training facility ever comes up in Bozeman. I can’t stress enough how much of a positive impact boxing has made on my life. I’m a better person physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally and I owe it all to the sport. 

Amy works out and teaches a class at Main Street Fitness, Bozeman.

SCORECARD

2011 National Champion | 106 lbs. |

2011 National PAL Champion | 106 lbs.

2012 National Bronze Medalist

4 time National Bronze Medalist

2010 National PAL Silver Medalist

5-time Most outstanding
female boxer in Montana

5-time state and regional champion