Lots of women dream of becoming pageant queens, but one woman has shared how modelling gave her the confidence to try and become a boxer. Rheanna Cartier, 22, is a pageant queen and former Swimsuit USA International Finalist, but she also turned to boxing in recent years, and it’s completely changed her outlook on both life and beauty.

“After my Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) bout I returned to kickboxing but, after a few months, I realised how much I missed boxing.

“I wanted to compete again, so I joined my local boxing club. I’m currently training in the development class and will have my next bout when I’m ready, hopefully later this year. Boxing has taught me discipline, resilience and confidence.”