Brooklyn Barwick Weighs In

Brooklyn Barwick made the junior featherweight limit ahead of her clash tomorrow in Medellin, Colombia against Yulis Monterroza. Barwick, whose father is Jewish, announced that she has begun the process of converting to Orthodox Judaism.

Nicknamed the Big Deal, the 25 year old fights out of New York. Barwick (3-0, 3 KOs) weighed 121.3 pounds. She arrived in Colombia this morning and headed straight to the weigh-in after checking into her hotel. After the weigh-in, Barwick ate kosher chicken tacos she brought from Long Island Infusery, a raspberry pastry, and drank a ton of water. She added an almond milk latte and eggs as part of her rehydration.

Barwick has been attending a synagogue on the Upper East Side. As part of her conversion process, she has reduced her social media usage, started dressing modestly, and has switched to a kosher diet.

Monterroza weighed in at 122 pounds. The 33 year old from Tolu, Colombia sports an 0-4 record. Her opponents were a combined 19-6 when she fought them. She has been stopped three times. Monterozza, who turned pro in 2021, will have a height advantage over the diminutive Barwick.

This bout is scheduled for four two-minute rounds.