Girl Boxer: A 10-Year-Old Breaking Barriers | Op-Docs | The New York Times

[@chrislasekan1685]

I'm a boxer trying to go pro and make it to the 2020 Olympics. All I gotta say is keep your head up, and keep fighting for what you believe in and what you wanna do. I'm sure there's plenty of female fighters just as hungry as you!

[@lukenakai7285]

Chris Lasekan keeping your head up gone get you knocked tf out

[@sophieconlon9994]

hahah keep "fighting"

[@nidiapalencia6507]

When you get hit recover

[@niasmith450]

Ye I agree I

[@le7799]

I'm sorry..

[@nataliemartinez6563]

I'm a boxer keep on going just because your girl doesn't mean that u let anyone tell u down keep on going girl

[@walmartian]

i will take both of you on at the same time, round for round,

[@fearlessfruit4882]

Natalie Martinez I am too

[@DaddyDaughterMovieNight]

Love her confidence, love the father's support, and love the championship dream. What an inspiration.

[@revdrbentoefremteenage3229]

TRUE!!!!!

[@malicool1304]

she's gonna be successful in the future

[@Theriople]

@@malicool1304 she got braain cancer

[@matheusbarbosa700]

I saw time ago she training with Katie Taylor, that girl is skilled

[@halcyonhour]

You go girl.

[@MJ-gj6mj]

It's sad to watch 2:54 and she mentions her head hurting. They tell her push through it but she has a brain tumor now so👀 I wonder how many times she complained of a headache before the diagnosis.

[@elle8099]

This young girl proves that girls are not just defined to do girls stuffs. Girls, women can be physically and mentally powerful. We shouldn't put ourselves in a box and think that boxing is for boys, basketball is for boys or whatsoever. I mean being strong? That's how it makes us all beautiful. Gender shouldn't affect our behaviour. If u wanna box and you are a girl there's nothing wrong with that. As long as you have that passion and you like what you are doing. U go girl. Keep making your parents proud 💪

[@annonymousgod6999]

L Sanchez good joke!!

[@medspecgaming1363]

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[@medspecgaming1363]

L Sanchez Well said but you should also understand that men are physically more capable by nature default. That's why Men and Women division separate in sports. But yeah not all Men are so determined and obsessed with their goal and passion. That personality and obsession within them is what we call Strength.

[@MrRedskins0021]

L Sanchez She looks slow and competition is very low.

[@medspecgaming1363]

MrRedskins0021 Yeah seeing that too . But she's a novice, and kid as well.

[@MisterTommyTube]

You go get them girl and don't let anyone tell you what you should or should not do. much love.

[@anxietywolf6376]

The first boxing book I ever read was hers and honestly she has inspired me to keep going and never get up!

[@mayokidsendeavor3578]

Jesselyn I'm rooting for ya! You got this! Wooooooo!

[@analara9872]

RIP Jesselyn

[@mikejones4968]

Pop's...🙏🙏🙋 I feel you 1000 percent. About the going pro part🤦im a boxing mom of 2 boys 1 8yrs old and 1 is 11 I stop being nervous after the 9th fight of my oldest the 8 year old hasn't matched up yet.. But, I kno when it's time.. I have to relive that rush all over

[@leahtehani8336]

She's at a young age which is good for her to box so that she can proceed on her career in the future , I love the dad's support towards her, hopefully you fulfill what you want to achieve 😊👍

[@brodlaxunderdog8680]

That girl has a lot of confidence

[@Papin47]

Great father/daughter dynamic, a basic ingredient for success. Keep it up JessSilla!!

[@charleneestrada5677]

im also ten and just starting to do boxing and this video really inspired me to keep pushing harder everyday to achieve my dream!

[@walmartian]

im 44 and i am boxing against her next week, i am the better fighter you will see.

[@moshe-yahofzion]

@@walmartian😑

[@Cy7vgicg7ct7]

She’s the type a person that could box a 19 year old and win every time she’s a very dedicated and impressive boxer

[@naveensingh_0735]

she gonna become a real champ!!! ......she is very cute ....I want a daughter like her.....

[@nikiduncan4923]

Just because you seen a video of one girl doesn’t mean she gonna be a champ I’ve seen better in my gym there’s a lot of female fighters out there just as hungry as her

[@krisxxxxw]

Yeah girl 👏👏✌️✌️👍👍💪💪💪

[@sunnygogna5097]

I am impressed with this young girl. Keep it up. Keep your chin up. You got it kid.

[@marklawlor2164]

Wow wot an amazeing girl with her confidance and winners attitude she,ll go far keep up the good work xx

[@pullbothbarrels]

super respect!!! never quit on your dreams!!! ill be watching !!! Gold metal!!

[@e.j.egamer5774]

Good luck girl i hope one you become a champion 😊💖💖💖💖

[@ghinahammoud3531]

She is big 10 years old i started whene i was 7 and i am so strong now

[@hearwho8438]

her dad is Danny Garcia?

[@Rodageado]

Altair Ibn La-Ahad that's what I tought too!

[@mjsully86]

Lmao!

[@amyllajhopkins6979]

Umm ya

[@rekhagarg1595]

Get going girl🥊💪don't give up on your dreams in the future!

[@staringhamster5189]

"Jesszilla" Love it girly!! Btw who's watching this in 2021??

[@shannoncoyle8437]

She’s older than me now... Im 12 and she’s now 13

[@andrearaygoza7602]

same

[@Bell-rp6nc]

I’m just now starting to box and I would say ur an influence and I’m trying to do better than what I’ve learned so we have big fouls in this boxing courier love u and this

[@sheenapinkney2215]

Beautiful piece!

[@velkykocur3958]

rollercoasters are scarier

[@Damarcus123]

No

[@michaeltarewicz6660]

Keep up the good work! You can be anything you want to be! Keep your head up! And never ever give up! You will be successful!

[@angiewoodruff1279]

I’ve been doubting boxing but I think I could try it 😁👍🏾😁

[@walmartian]

you will never make it past me

[@jaimealvarez7004]

God bless her 🙌🏻

[@ChrisAzzurro]

A 10 year old getting brain damage is what it really is. I love how people talk about breaking barriers, lets see what women say when a man does a girlie sport.

[@Nyxxberry]

Whos watching this in 2024

[@rubzplays6270]

how manny kg are u and height cause im findding it up to find matches ive won 2 by knockout and lost two by split

[@Julie-i5p]

So sad to see the father is really NOT as the same level of support that she needs. GIVE IT ALL ! Girl or boy that's the same my god. She is going to be so disapointed with him.

[@revdrbentoefremteenage3229]

Aim high n soar like an Eagle.Congrets to both f u!!!!!!she will be a Good fighter.

[@randeemorris9025]

I want to be a boxer but I don't know where to go. Dose anyone know where one is for free near Erwin Tennessee?

[@bayshashiper6199]

There wont be any boxing gyms that will be for free, frankly if you are really passionate about it you will find a way to make it work. And the closest gym near there is in Johnson City called Tri Cities Boxing and Fitness

[@walmartian]

the best training is to go into the amazon jungle and fight the animals there, if your hard you go north to fight polar bear, and finally to africa to fight the best animals. then when you fight a human its easy mode

[@todd_jai8275]

@@walmartian Shut up.

[@rugus722]

Congratulations young lady,God bless you

[@tainopr777]

Keep going! 🇵🇷🥊💪🏼

[@moiseshernandez2639]

awesome you can be champ one day

[@ralyndaniel9664]

Hey at least if she ever gets in a fight at school she gonna won

[@hannahcort2789]

I’m a 12 yr old girl and I’m doing my first boxing class tomorrow and I’m nervous any tips

[@walmartian]

when the ref is not looking, kick them in the balls

[@todd_jai8275]

@@walmartian 44 year old nah stfu

[@andre18762]

Her dad obviously wanted to have a son.

[@annonymousgod6999]

Andre thats why theres a lot of female boxers

[@godfistclw580]

That statement had nothing to do with his...

[@ajapanokejimenez1338]

and that is the art of being a passive hater. what does you comment even have to do with this beautiful story??

[@mm21plays53]

lol

[@rosahutailesolo8386]

Are you sure ! My father is against me boxing !!

[@Kim-wc3se]

I am a 13 year old boxer just starting to box any tips??

[@smudgerbug]

*Mike Hunt* Remember timing and technique and maybe speed.

[@adamarisavila1181]

Million Dollar Baby. I feel you girl I box🥊 and there is barely any girls.

[@Tina_KF]

Its's inspiring from my point of view that a young girl can be so courageous and sure of herself, nevertheless, I don't support boxing as a sport for anyone, never-mind a kid. I don't think it's the best choice for her, that her father or both her parents are making, because she's still growing. How much more damaging is it to her brain, that's not fully formed or developed in its capacities?

[@ShoahBiz]

Christine K seriously who would have their daughter boxing by this age? Surefire way to make her end up with brain damage

[@jaky411]

She is so intelligent/smart, any kind of physical sport will not last long as well as danger of getting badly injured.

[@Grizzle21]

I'm twele and i've been doing mma for about 2 years now and she's good it is really good it proves that girls can be baddass fighter too...

[@gaittr]

Good dad.

[@JoeMama-dt6sw]

do what you want to do (and avoid brain damage) just dont let SJWs use you as propaganda. youll be hated faster then otherwise physically possible. its healthier for your future career too that you steer clear of those people, its not the rep you want

[@Retr0ver4]

I like her she should keep on following her dreams because I may not know what it feels like to be a girl boxer but I do know what it feels like to want to follow my dreams and hopefully fight in the Olympics one day and she's lucky because she started at a very young age I started one year older than her but since she has more experience she's probably better than me 👌

[@picklechuugacha7477]

Remember me I'm his niece I'm dyansi Silva

[@fullertons9677]

When I turned fourteen I will start boxing

[@jessica98256]

Wow she's amazing,soo beautiful,omg I would be so proud,tuff cookie.💯💖💗🔥💪🏻💪🏽💪🏼♥️

[@lovebunny5644]

in thailand 7yo fight all the time

[@949surferdude]

So true. That's their baseball and cheerleading past time.

[@hearwho8438]

many are forced

[@lovebunny5644]

welp they don't want to go to bed hungry.we don't have gov.welfare here in thailand.

[@jerrycontreras2207]

God i pray this girl fullfills her dreams in this sport. May God bless her with the right people that will help guide her in that direction.maybe ask Ryan Garcia to help coach u or train u!!🙏

[@REAL1BULLYS]

Need an update

[@EMVelez]

She had a brain tumor 😢

[@nayely.n2803]

I wanna box I live in Reno but I cant find a boxing place

[@walmartian]

meet me out back

[@todd_jai8275]

@@walmartian stfy

[@todd_jai8275]

@@walmartian stfu

[@walmartian]

@@todd_jai8275 noob theres a new button called edit

[@kathxant]

I'm a 37kg,12 year old boxer and I'm a begginer I have recantly wan my first fight.i used to be a kicboxer I was really advanced got my back belt and I was winning titles.my last fight was a world title at 11 years old,and my first fight was when i was 5.i decided to quit because I wasn't going eny where with it when I get older.it In boxing I need to have fights aswell so I can become at a advanced level again.my dream is to go to the 2024 olimpics and become a professional boxer.maybe one day I will meat u.

[@amirahussein4209]

You shouldn't of given up

[@shaylaw4234]

Why was her coach out of breath? 😂😂

[@tasneemb6793]

Shayla W that's mean.. he's an old man.. atleast hes putting so much effort to train her

[@rubysmith9972]

This girls going to the olympics

[@elliecain4697]

I’ll fight you I’m a 7 world champion boxer

[@rashuneknight3939]

I'm studying boxing

[@Goonezone]

2024 Olympics ! PLEAS pleas !!! Yea ! Just do it " go for it ! 👍🏼🇦🇹✌🏼

[@swapnageorge4600]

I'm down to box, I usually practice kickboxing but I need to work on my boxing so like hmu

[@chikinsoup4363]

Same thing I'm 11 and my dad says I can't box butt wait till he see my first match never be afraid tho tell your parents their wrong about you love your dream be what you want to be, be you

[@anthonyosullivan3292]

Awesome girl

[@brunoguimaraesrodriguesrod2669]

Boa tarde tudo bem graças à Deus E o pior é que leve ele para o Bruno comer quentinho com Deus também

[@picklechuugacha7477]

And she is to

[@Rodageado]

Her dad looks like swift garcia!

[@chrispetyo3278]

She's on my wrestling team. And she teared some dudes head offnyestarday

[@saoirsekehoe8106]

I'm 12 I live in Ireland and I box but I'm very sick at the moment so I can't box untill next season witch is in September

[@walmartian]

irish dont use gloves tho and fight in old barns

[@jessieharris1210]

She is going to be rich and famous can I have your autograph before you win the gold

[@annieshreeve3614]

I’m 12 an I box and none of me boy mates took me serious until they canes down the gym without me knowing and saw me spar then I soared one of them and put him on the floor three times 😂

[@nikiduncan4923]

Very irrigant for a 10-year-old amateur who’s had very few fights there a 11-year-old in my gym who would put box her with ease

[@jayluis189]

She drops her hands after she throws a jab, beginner mistake, she'll never make it.

[@Miguelgallegos5169]

Thought that was Danny Garcia lol

[@amyllajhopkins6979]

I'm in boxing

[@karengarza3046]

I saw the on the jaco burns

[@urdailymemeslol]

IM A GIRL AMD BOXER SUPPORT YOU

[@sofresh37]

What a lil’ beast 🖤

[@nayely.n2803]

I want to go to boxing but I think I’m too fat and I think that will affect him

[@mindhalf135]

When annie was a kid

[@jeannette2176]

her head hurts because she is not drinking enough water or eating right her dad needs to start meal prepping and weighing the food if she wants to get better

[@rhondahoward3196]

I like boxing two.

[@JimTrujillo]

Brave beatiful and tough

[@ruddyguzzman]

Sad😢

[@darrellbrock5687]

Saw you on NBC Today. In your corner watch the ears they turn into a veggie and not Brock-Lee. My Sensei trained with Bruce Lee in Washington D.C. Yes, I am that old.

[@picklechuugacha7477]

No joke he is my cousin

[@jabb1839]

Well done

[@nayely.n2803]

Me in boxing

[@sharkhunt9476]

👍🥊👍

[@7goddahomie243]

ain't got nothing on kira

[@fbi1323]

thats my friend

[@mintleafidk477]

Whats your name then? I might know you cuz i go with her to the same school

[@fuegofire301]

@@mintleafidk477 same

[@amranulfaysal]

she's so cute

[@JuniaxCS]

KSi vs This 10 Year old, Ez for 10 year old

[@Бен-т8е]

Who about Jodie McCarthy?

[@akatek1]

Jesselyn vs Kira

[@angiewoodruff1279]

So you are 11 this year.. 2019

[@youlook.like.a.rat29v36]

Welp ima be doing this except I’m takin meaning my dad is making me know what it’s like getting hit so when I train with my dad which he is a pro he makes me get hit in the face so I know what it’s like to get hit and how to handle gettin punched in the face and how to slip a jab how to keep my hands up I’m turning 12 and I’m gonna be competing with a girl 100 and something pounds I’m maybe 110 or 115 pounds and for now I’m getting in shape and learning how to take shots hard shots from a 100 something pound girl