Flash quotes - Boxing - Mandy Bujold (48 kg) advances to semifinals

Mandy Bujold (Toronto, ON) 

When asked to describe the fight:

“I only had to set up my jab. I knew that she brings her jab down so to make sure to counter with the right hand, and a little bit of movement. This is my first round of the tournament and she had to fight yesterday. She kind of had her legs under her and I just really wanted to make sure I was up, staying active and I did that well. It was a good first fight.”

Was she nervous:

“The first fight of the tournament, especially, a big event like this is always nerve-wracking and now that I have that first one out the way, I can really focus on the next one.”

On who she will meet in the semi-finals, English boxer Nicola Adams:

“I know all about Nicola. I’ve been watching videos for a long time and I know what my plan is.”

When asked about her preparation:

“Tonight, we’re going to go home, look at the video, make a few adjustments, make sure I can recover properly, get a massage and focus on my next opponent.”