Brooklyn "The Big Deal" Barwick is scheduled to make her pro debut on Saturday at Salon CTM in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. The 25 year old from Laguna Beach, California comes from the world of influencer boxing.
Barwick, who stands 4'11", now resides in New York. A former gymnast, she started boxing only two years ago. "I got an offer from an influencer promotion," Barwick told Jeff Mayweather. "I thought it would be a one-off thing, but I've got ADHD, so I'm very hyperactive. This actually chills my brain out, so I went with boxing."
Barwick explained, "My amateur career is influencer boxing."
She decided to move away from influencer boxing because she was expected to perform crazy antics to sell her fights. She also found the competition wanting. "I have better skills than what those girls provide," Barwick declared. "There's not much competition there. I wanted to try in the pros. I take this sport seriously. They're all doing it for clout. At the end of the day, I have respect for the sport and for myself."
Whether she is out for clout or truly respects the sport will be determined by her performance in the ring. Brooklyn Barwick is no Barbara Buttrick. At least not yet. During her time in the ring, Barwick showed more moxie than skill. Her influencer record is a bit unclear but less than stellar. She has one win by knockout and has lost at least three times. Another fight is listed as a split decision loss on one site and a draw on another.
In those fights, Barwick fought out of a crouch. She switched stances although it would be more accurate to say that her stance is to boxing as a Jackson Pollock painting is to realism. She showed a great chin, massive heart, and a boatload of courage as she absorbed a ton of punishment in a couple of her fights. She has described herself as a power puncher although her punch technique has not been textbook.
Jewish on her dad's side, Barwick's in the process of converting. She'd love to fight in Israel sometime and hopes to partner with Jewish brands. "I love my people and want to show my support in anyway I can," she told The Jewish Boxing Blog.
In preparation for her debut, the Big Deal has recently worked with some experienced coaches: Bones Adams, David McDonough, AJ Easley, and Alex Solomon. During her influencer career, she trained with a different, less effective team. She now realizes how much better her current coaches are. She appreciates how Adams has taught her the fundamentals. She understands her previous shortcomings and is looking to improve on them as she traverses through the pro ranks.
"There is going to be a big skill divide," Barwick said of the difference between influencer boxing and the pro game. "It's going to put me to the test. It's going to put my physical and my mental abilities to the test.
A featherweight, Barwick's opponent has not been announced.
Jewish on her dad's side, Barwick's in the process of converting. She'd love to fight in Israel sometime and hopes to partner with Jewish brands. "I love my people and want to show my support in anyway I can," she told The Jewish Boxing Blog.
In preparation for her debut, the Big Deal has recently worked with some experienced coaches: Bones Adams, David McDonough, AJ Easley, and Alex Solomon. During her influencer career, she trained with a different, less effective team. She now realizes how much better her current coaches are. She appreciates how Adams has taught her the fundamentals. She understands her previous shortcomings and is looking to improve on them as she traverses through the pro ranks.
"There is going to be a big skill divide," Barwick said of the difference between influencer boxing and the pro game. "It's going to put me to the test. It's going to put my physical and my mental abilities to the test.
"And I'm ready for it."
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