Interview with Hailey Pennington, Professional Boxer and Entrepreneur

Introduction

Hailey Pennington (2-0-0, 2KOs) is a professional boxer and has accomplished quite a bit with hard work and discipline. Currently, she has several business ventures, besides boxing. For instance she owns her gym, is a trainer/coach, as well as a promoter. I am certain that she is likely a mentor to others. Especially, with being young and having many business endeavors. Hailey is a wonderful person for the younger generation to look up to. She has a proven track record with success. Hailey is thriving as a woman, in the combat sports industry in 2025.

General questions

FightMatrix: Who was your mentor growing up?

Hailey Pennington: My mentor growing up would have to be my father, Justin Pennington.

 

FM: What inspires you to succeed?

HP: I’m inspired by the drive to be different. I  Imagine the body as a machine and I want to see how far I can push.

 

FM: Who is your favorite boxer of all time and why?

HP:  I’m a huge David Benavidez fan. I think he’s very creative and unorthodox, he’s a dawg. His mindset is unbeatable.

 

FM: How do you juggle all of your business ventures at the same time?

HP:  I don’t look at running a boxing gym as a job. It’s just my life.

 

FM: What are your hobbies?

HP:  I don’t really have many hobbies. When do you have time for hobbies as a boxer?

 

FM: What are your short-term and long-term career goals?

HP:  Short-term goals are to just get my career running. For long-term, I want to take over the 125 lbs division.

Professional Boxer

FM: You are a professional boxer and managed by Gwen Legge, from Eruption Boxing. How did you become involved in the boxing industry?

HP: When I started USA boxing I got into the ammy industry, and I started thinking about the pros. So, I talked to some people who connected me with other people.

 

FM: How old were you when you began training as a boxer?

HP: I started training when I was 18 years old .

 

FM: What would you say is the most rewarding part of being a professional boxer?

HP: Being a role model for the younger girls below me.

Trainer/Coach

FM: Do you train and coach both men and women?

HP: Yes, I welcome all people at my gym.

 

FM: Do you coach children or adolescents, in addition to adults?

HP: Yes,  I start children at 5 years old. They can begin competition at 8, USA boxing rules.

Gym owner

FM: Where is your gym located?

HP:  Huntington, West Virginia

 

FM: Is this a gym exclusively for boxers?

HP: No,  We welcome anyone that is looking to work out!

 

FM: At what age did you become a coach and trainer?

HP:  24 years old, when I opened the gym.

Promoter

FM: How long have you been a promoter for?

HP:  I wouldn’t call myself a promotor, i just threw my first show in January.

 

FM: Please tell us about your career as a promoter and why you decided to become one.

HP: It has only been about a month, but I just wanted to give the kids and fighters a nice place to show their hard work.

FM: Is there anything else you would like people to know about you?

HP: I think everyone will see throughout my career what they need to know about me.

Conclusion

Hailey Pennington is a successful young entrepreneur. One of her many ventures is being a professional boxer. She also wants to dedicate her future to helping other up-and-coming women boxers, through coaching and promoting. It appears that she becomes successful at all her goals that she wants to accomplish. Wait until everyone sees this sensational prospect!