Peggy Maerz, head coach of the Salmon Arm Bulldogs Boxing Club, gained redemption last Wednesday night in Calgary when she defeated Michelle Nelson.
Maerz is ranked number one with the Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Nelson is ranked number two. Wednesday’s was a rematch from two years ago, when Maerz lost that first fight by a split decision.
Maerz had trained hard over the last eight weeks and the bout was the semi main event of the night. It was her first six-round bout, preparing her for the 10- round championship fights.
After the fight the president of the Canadian Professional Boxing Council approached Maerz and her trainer/coach Mickey Sims, offering a title shot against Nelson in the fall.
Both Sims and Maerz are pleased that she will get her chance to fight for the Flyweight Belt of Canada.
