Hardy in 5 facts

In 2004, Hardy graduated from university with a degree in Forensic Psychology, She was considering a career in law inspired by her hero, the lawyer and judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

In 2010, at the age of 28, she stepped into the boxing community with her first amateur fight. 

Just one year later, in 2011, she achieved a significant milestone by becoming the featherweight champion of the USA. 

In 2012, she turned professional and remained unbeaten in her first ten paid fights. 

By 2016, her accolades included winning both super-bantamweight and featherweight International titles.

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