Three years after challenging Amanda Serrano for the undisputed featherweight championship, Brooklyn’s own Heather “The Heat” Hardy is facing her toughest battle outside the ring.
Traumatic Brain Injury:** Years of taking punches have resulted in severe neurological damage, affecting her vision and leaving her unable to work consistently.
Financial Crisis:** Hardy has launched a fundraiser to cover basic living expenses and rent, raising over $30,000 toward a $100,000 goal.
A Pioneer’s Legacy:** Hardy fought during an era when female boxers received little pay and were buried on undercards, paving the way for the multi-million dollar fights women enjoy today.
“I gave everything I had to boxing… Now I’m facing the hardest fight of my life outside the ring.”* — Heather Hardy
Let’s support a legend who sacrificed her health to pave the way for women’s combat sports.
