Meet Tianna Guy | Elite International Boxer & Business Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tianna Guy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tianna, how do you think about risk?
Initially I avoided risks at all cost. Since I am a huge perfectionist, it I felt like I wouldn’t execute something in the most perfect manner I’ll shy away from it.

Through me becoming an athlete (Elite International Boxer) and business owner I realized that risks are crucial to development. Risks doesn’t always mean you’ll be successful but one thing that is guaranteed is lessons. You will learn, then that situation another time around would seem even less riskier. Due to the fact that you’ve learned from your unsuccessful risk.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am an Elite International Boxer in the featherweight division (57kg, 125lbs) I’m ranked 20th in the world. I think what set me apart from others wasn’t my talent, I wasn’t the most talented coming into the sport, but my dedication and commitment set me apart from the masses.

I dedicated myself 100% to my goal to become the first Female Olympic Boxer for Trinidad and Tobago. It is not easy, there’s the battle when it comes to funding, marketing and all the other factors that goes into being an elite athlete.
Through taking risks and learning as I go, it has helped me to see the beauty in the struggle and the journey.
It helps me stay grounded and steer the course.

The main lesson I have learned is the competition isn’t with anyone else but yourself. Yes, even though you’re competing against someone, it still comes down to you. The results are dependent on what you do or don’t do. It still comes down to how well you understand yourself, to be able execute the correct tactics based on your strengths and weakness.

I want the world to know that the stuff that are being said isn’t cliche. Trust yourself, trust the process and trust that you’re always in the right place at the right time, regardless if it doesn’t look like that.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If a friend was visiting Trinidad and Tobago Dishes (Roti, Doubles, Crab and Shark, Drink a Carib)

Monday
Maracas Beach

Tuesday
Five Islands

Wednesday
Temple by the Sea

Thursday
Lopinot

Friday
Head over to Miami (4hr plane ride)

Friday Night – Dance Boat Party

Saturday
Visit Florida Beach
Night Tour with Big Bus

Sunday
Perez Art Museum

Sunday night- return to Trinidad

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My success didn’t come by myself alone, it included the support of 1.4 million people (Trinidad and Tobago). I started my boxing career in Fine Line Fight Factory, through them I made it to the national team.

My coaching staff are so crucial to my development.

My boxing coaches are:
Reynold Cox (Olympic Coach), Rawlson Dopwell (Olympic Coach) and Coach Yuray

My mental coach
Kheston Walkins (CEO & Founder)

My Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ben Hughes (CEO & Founder of South Paw)

My sparring partner and teammate Anthony Joseph, he as has been my sparring partner since the start of my career and I am eternally grateful for his support and advice.

I’ll like to recognize the Ministry of Sports, Sports Company, Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee and Trinidad and Tobago Boxing Association for their unwavering support.

Many sponsors that supported me Nu-Iron, Island Roofing & Hardware Ltd. , Wonderful World just to name a few.

My dad he’s my manager and my biggest supporter regardless to all this support I revived if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Instagram: tiannaguy.boxing

Facebook: Tianna Guy

Other: LinkTree: linktr.ee/tiannaguyboxer

Image Credits
Made Visuals Khali Social Media Management Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee