Maloney is Well Aware of The Added Pressure
By Terence Dooley
Kellie Maloney has spoken out about the added pressure her recent media profile brings following her decision to undergo gender realignment. Maloney, formerly called Frank, is working with Scotland's Tommy Gilmour and his stable of fighters as an advisor, but is well aware of the pressure that will be placed on any fighter she represents.
“I do feel sorry for the fighters, in a way, because they are under immense pressure with me involved,” she said when speaking to the Evening Times (Glasgow).
“They are the ones who have to take all the pressure. I just have to smile and answer questions. But I want people to look at me as a boxing person—not as a female or a freak show.”
Heavyweight hope Gary Cornish, 20-0 (11), is one of the fighters represented by Maloney, who managed Lennox Lewis during his rise to the top. Maloney believes that the 28-year-old should establish some Stateside connections in order to improve and develop as a fighter.
“Tommy and I have chatted about bringing in someone from the States to work with Gary's coach and I am in talks with three trainers,” added Maloney.
“I am a great believer that the heavyweights are developed in the States. The problem Garry has is getting suitable sparring partners, but if he was in the States that would not be an issue.”
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