Kelly Van Acker is has a Belgian mother and a Burundian father. During the day she is a nurse, but after hours she is a passionate boxer and trains four times a week. She talks about what it's like to be a woman in the boxing world and her goal to be able to compete in a higher competition. "As healthcare staff, we have to deal with a lot. Boxing helps me relax and do something for myself."
Kelly Van Acker: 'I encourage all girls to step into a boxing gym'
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