| Banshee Barry | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | |||
| Weight class | super featherweight | ||
| Weight(s) | 9.1 st (127 lb; 58 kg) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) | ||
| Boxing record | |||
| Total fights | 7 | ||
| Wins | 6 | ||
| Losses | 1 | ||
Medal record
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Jessica Barry (born 14 June 1994) is a professional super featherweight boxer known as "the Celtic Banshee" or "Banshee Barry".
Career
Barry was born in Warwick, Warwickshire in 1994. She had a successful amateur boxing career with Christ the King ABC in Coventry, winning 18 of 19 fights, before turning professional in 2022. Whilst studying computer science at Coventry University she won the Universities Elite Cup.
Barry previously boxed out of Fitzpatrick's gym in Leamington Spa and was trained by Derek Fitzpatrick. She currently boxes out of Birmingham’s Eastside gym.
In 2024 she won the Midlands Area super-featherweight title against Beccy Ferguson in six rounds.
She has Irish heritage and has represented Ireland at boxing events.
References
- "Jess Barry ("'Banshee'") | Boxer Page". Tapology. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- "Jessica Barry". BoxRec. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Descendant of Cork's Katty Barry to compete at boxing event in England". Echo Live. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- Hastings, Dexter (16 March 2023). "Jessica Barry Female Prospect". Birmingham Boxing Column. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Lockley, Mike. "Barry looking to get back on winning trail". Fight City. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- Lockley, Mike (27 May 2024). "Banshee Barry bids to take her first belt". Fight City. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- Lockley, Mike (9 June 2024). "Barry blazes her way to six round title win". Fight City. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- Lockley, Mike (16 September 2024). "Banshee Barry: I'd love Celtic title fight". Fight City. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
External links
- Interview with BoxingMediaHub - via YouTube.