Terri Moss, known affectionately as “The Boss,” Moss is not just a retired multi-world champion; she is a true pioneer in the sport. Terri is set to receive a Special Award from the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) for her unique contributions, particularly highlighting the intersection of law enforcement and boxing through her work with “Women Cops Who Box.”
Terri’s journey began far from the ring. While earning her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia, she embarked on a career as a campus police officer. This role was not merely a job; it was a formative experience that would shape her tenacity and grit. Moss describes her time in law enforcement as “life changing,” emphasizing she found her most rewarding work to be in undercover operations, as a Narcotics Investigator doing high risk warrants, undercover operations and working with informants while she worked with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. She had even more personal growth teaching classes at the State Police Academy where she wrote one of the only instructional courses on the use of informants. The skills she honed in this high-pressure environment later translated seamlessly into her boxing career, where strategy and mental acuity are paramount.
Transitioning from the badge to the boxing ring, Moss became a force to be reckoned with. She claimed multiple world championships before her induction into the IWBHF in 2015, a testament to her hard work, dedication, and significant impact on women’s boxing.
Moss’s passion for boxing goes beyond the professional realm. In October 2010, she launched “Atlanta Corporate Fight Night,” now in its 15th year, a white-collar boxing event designed not only to provide entertainment but also to raise funds for charitable causes. This initiative quickly gained traction, with five successful shows by 2012, showcasing her ability to merge her love for boxing with philanthropy.
What began as a local event flourished into a national project, thanks to Moss’s collaboration with Tomorrow Pictures, which helped elevate the profile of Corporate Fight Night. Through this partnership, Moss developed a documentary on women’s boxing, highlighting the stories and struggles of female fighters, and bringing greater visibility to their achievements. Notably, the event received extensive media coverage from recognized outlets including CNN, ESPN, and Bloomberg Business Week, amplifying the message of empowerment in women’s sports.
Her leadership extends to the Champions of Dignity Association (CODA), where she served as chair of women’s boxing. During this period, Moss was instrumental in financing the Retired Boxer’s Foundation (RBF), further solidifying her commitment to the well-being of athletes beyond their competitive years.
After her retirement, Moss didn’t step away from the sport; instead, she embraced new roles that allowed her to foster and promote women’s boxing on a broader scale. In 2013, she opened her own gym, which boasts of being the largest boxing gym in Atlanta and has been the home of over 70 professional and amateur boxing promotions, and even an International Duel Hosting USA vs. China were the USA and China’s Women’s National Teams boxed each other in high volume duel. Many up and coming pro fighters and former world champions have fought at her gym including Clarissa Shields, Mikael Mayer, Jenny Fuchs, Marlen Esparza, Christina Cruz, Franchon Cruz-Dezurn, Devin Haney, Floyd Schofield, Yuri Foreman, and so many more.
Her Buckhead Fight Club has hosted over 25 amateur events, 24 pro boxing events, one dual and multiple off-campus boxing shows. It’s a staple in the Atlanta boxing scene.
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