How to be a Professional Fighter's Girlfriend

By Breanna Armstrong

It is the task that almost seems pointless, scary and at times frustrating. Being a professional fighter’s girlfriend takes an uncontrollable amount of patience. The girlfriend not only has to deal with the grueling schedule that is demanded by her man’s trainers, managers and sponsors, but she has to deal with the girls that comes along with being in the lime light and the occasional mood swings as well.

ROUND ONE. Remember that his mood swings are a direct result of him cutting weight before his next fight. Don’t take it personal if his responses are short and contain words like: “Sure.” “Um” “Yea” or “Does that have sugar in it?”

ROUND TWO. Do not be intimidated of his trainers, managers and sponsors. They see you as a hobby, so look at them with the same regards. When they start putting you on a strict schedule like your boyfriend’s, then and only then should you go for the total knock out.

ROUND THREE. Forget about the girls that are fans of your man and are constantly staring him down. Your man is with you because he thinks you are beautiful without having to wear tight little shirts and short booty shorts. You are respected while they are ignored.

ROUND FOUR. Do not freak out when another fighter has your boyfriend in a headlock. Your man is the most trained expert when it comes to getting out of a situation like that. That’s how he makes his living.

ROUND FIVE. Do not let his success get to his head. That’s almost every pro fighter’s downside and its up to you to bring him back to life and make him feel normal.

Being a successful professional fighter’s girlfriend will be in reach if these steps are followed.

Written: January 28, 2009- a very long time ago. (c) Breanna Armstrong