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Victoria Lomax will make her UK boxing début against Shona Whitney on July 12. The DAZN broadcast will feature six titles and a six-round lightweight bout in Brentwood. She brings her hopes as a local hero of the Costa Del Sol province to the ring.
Born in Manchester, on September 19, 1990, the 35-year-old now fights from Malaga with her combat sport experience gained through kickboxing.
She credits her success in combat sports to kickboxing, which she learned after losing almost 100 kg through dedicated training. Her talent impressed coaches quickly. After two years of her first steps, she competed in her very first official contest. Ilde Garcia, former European kickboxing champ and full-time professional, was her coach when she turned to the sport as a full-time professional.
Victoria Lomax had an excellent record which included two world championships and two Spanish National titles. She gained a reputation for her victories against quality opponents like Jennifer Bam Bam Fernandez. She appeared in front of large crowds in German and Chinese stadiums. She even took part in a reality show in Thailand. She was able to improve her combat skills through these experiences.
Her kickboxing career was cut short by a persistent injury to her left knee, which prevented her from blocking and kicking effectively. Alberto Chamon is a boxing coach who has been accredited by the Spanish federation. After meeting him and marrying him, she was able channel her boxing abilities to professional boxing. Her first professional bout took place in November 2024. Her current results reflect a 3-4 record, but that does not reflect the true warrior spirit she possesses or her steady improvement in each bout.
Discovery in Marbella leads UK chance
Asa Clark visited Lomax’s gym while on vacation in Marbella. He watched her on the pads, with her husband and coach Alberto Chamon. Clark had told her that he would arrange a UK bout, and this commitment is now fulfilled on the show in July.
Promoter recognizes tireless hard work
Johnny Clark, boxing promoter and a fan of Lomax, says he is happy that he gave her the opportunity to achieve success. UK boxing debut on DAZN. Her years of sacrifice, dedication and unrelenting effort built a career in combat sports that has proven her ability repeatedly. Her story is the perfect example of persistence and professionalism. Clark believes that she has earned the opportunity to present herself in front of an even larger audience. This debut is a recognition of all she has achieved and marks the beginning of a new exciting chapter in her promising professional career.
New Life for local Hero
New Life sponsors Lomax in this contest. The organization is integrating cutting edge medical practices with holistic ones to support complete transformation of clients inside the most exclusive Wellness Centre in the world. Chief executive David Carter explains the backing by calling Lomax the ‘epitome of courage’ and ‘a local hero on the Costa Del Sol’. He says she represents everything New Life is trying to achieve.
Spartans Gym is building the future champions
Lomax Chamon is a co-owned company Spartans Gym in Fuengirola on the Costa Del Sol. The facility prepares amateur and pro fighters. They encourage and support anyone who wants to learn boxing or kickboxing. The support focuses on helping individuals overcome mental or physical barriers in order to enter the ring. Lomax uses her own experiences with weight loss and injury rehabilitation to motivate her trainees.
Continued progress test on July 12,
Shona Whitwell comes with a professional record of 3-0 and seven amateur national titles. She beat two of three professional opponents. Lomax is clear about her intent to fight and her plan to use her kickboxing experience. This fight will be the next test of her progress in professional boxing. Fans of the Costa Del Sol prepare to closely watch as their local boxing hero makes her UK début.
