WBAN had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Love earlier this week—and we wanted to give the latest update on what she is doing now. I had the opportunity of watching her fight in the amateurs, in Spokane, Washington when she was one of only 24 female amateur boxers who could compete in the Olympic Trials event that I attended at that time.
Love told WBAN the following: “After the Olympic Trials in 2015, I finished my time with the Army in August of 2017. I was fortunate to box in the World Class Athlete Program for the military. I enjoyed the end of my military career because I focused on my assigned job in preparation of transitioning out of the military.”
“At that time I had no idea what I was going to do or if I was going to continue to box. I wanted a job that would involve the community and was ever-changing. I decided to apply to a few police departments in Colorado. Westminster Police Department gave me the opportunity and put me in the police academy.”
“The following year came with some hard times, I went through a divorce and one of my beautiful amazing sisters, Amy, passed from terminal cancer. I felt like I did not have control over anything. I am sure many people can relate when it comes to divorce and cancer.”
“Throughout the entire process, my department, friends, and family were instrumental in their support.”
“I decided I needed to box again. I boxed on and off for fun to keep me in shape for my job and I was FOR SURE no longer a 106/112 lb woman. I contacted one of my close friends, Nick, and told him I wanted to turn professional.”
“I turned pro in September of 2018 and I am now 3-0. My met new coach, Luke Caudillo who has been nothing but supportive. Boxing helped me refocus, get healthy, and find my purpose. I have fought locally, in the Denver area to compliment my work schedule. I am looking forward to taking more challenging fights and continuing my boxing career because of my love for the sport.”
“I am excited to begin working with Brian Cohen. I felt a certain level of pride with every version of myself that entered the ring to represent my country or my community. First I was a civilian, then I was a soldier, a veteran, and now a police officer. I feel immense pride in representing myself as a strong woman for the community.
WBAN is excited for what brings in our thoughts, a great future for Alex Love, and her police career. We will continue to update boxing fans periodically on Alex’s boxing career!
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