Ruqsana Begum is an English professional boxer and kickboxer. In March 2018, she made the switch from professional kickboxing to boxing. In March 2012, Ruqsana got the chance to meet Queen Elizabeth II at Walthamstow Town Hall during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK. She was selected to be an Olympic torchbearer in recognition of her sporting achievements and community work.

Championships and accomplishments:
• Award-winning author of Born Fighter
• Intercontinental flyweight champion: boxer, WKA world Muay Thai champion
• 2012 IFMA World Championships
• 2011: European Club Cup Amateur Muay Thai Championship Gold
• 2010: British Atomweight Muay Thai Champion
• 2009 World Amateur Kickboxing Championships Bronze

Awards and recognition:
• In 2013, Ruqsana was awarded Sports Personality of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards.
• 2012: Ruqsana was named in the British Bangladeshi Power 100 for her work in education, culture, and sports. In February 2012, she won a special achievement award at the Canary Wharf Sports Awards.
• 2012: Ruqsana was shortlisted for the Muslim Women’s in Sport Foundation Ambassador Awards for the United Kingdom Sportswoman of the Year award held at Wembley Stadium.

 
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