Engene Thanderz lost the World Cup match

There may be more of them in the future, but on Saturday night Norwegian time, the World Cup meeting with Britain’s Terri Harper was by far the most important match in Katharina Thanderz’s career (32) .

Thanderz, who had been undefeated in 13 matches before the night, could become Norway’s second women’s world champion in history. In the boat were two World Cup belts, one of the most generous in the WBC association.

But the 32-year-old had to be defeated by Harper, who won by technical knockout in 48 seconds of the next final round.

Solid training work

Thanderz told Dagbladet before the meeting that he has not experienced that the pandemic has put sticks in the wheels of the initiative. By contrast, Thanderz, who lives in Spain, feels he has done very solid training work during the shutdown, he said.

At one point, it was a crime to move outside if not for absolutely necessary purposes, and Thanderz later trained at home in his own garden.

– I knew this match would come sooner or later, and I have trained with it in mind for a long time. I found out about this match at the end of August, and it was a perfect moment where I’m already in shape from before. I have not missed anything, despite the situation, Thanderz told Dagbladet before the World Cup match on Saturday night Norwegian time.

– the biggest

Thanderz lives in Alfaz del Pi, in the province of Alicante, not far from where he grew up, just a few minutes’ drive from Benidorm’s favorite Norwegian vacation. You have now signed an agreement with Betsson, which gives you financial stability.

Before the designated Saturday Thanderz, named after Cecilia Brækhus, the World Cup match as the most important match so far in her career.

– He is bigger. There are two World Cup belts at stake, and the WBC is the most important organization. It’s a very, very important match, Thanderz told Dagbladet.

She continued:

– I have studied it (Harper, editor’s note) very carefully since I won in Oslo last year.

See the strengths

In addition, she fought Finnish Eva Wahlström before her encounter with the British. Wahlström could thus become Thanderz’s next rival if she had beaten Harper, but she was still willing to help. That had also helped her in her preparations.

– Even then I was involved in a drive-up meant to beat Harper. I like to focus on an opponent’s strengths, and Harper is light on his feet, has good technique, is very fast, and is good at hitting straight shots. She is patient too, and that’s a good thing, Thanderz said.

Dagbladet asked her if she was willing to reveal the plan to beat Harper, but the Norwegian pro boxer wanted to keep it close to his chest.

– I think it is important to imagine that the opponent stands out as the best version of himself. But I am convinced that I have what it takes to win the match, Thanderz said.

The successor seal

Thanderz has long been a household name for Norwegian boxing fans. In 2017, he took the EBU belt on Norwegian soil and last year he took the WBC belt in Oslo. In total, he has 13 games and now aims to go undefeated also until 14.

She has long been proclaimed successor to boxing queen Cecilia Brækhus.

– Is there a stamp you like to have or do you intend to get rid of?

– It is a question that I have received a lot. Many articles about me have mentioned her in one way or another. I’m first on the list of those who look up to her and think it’s great to have her as a role model. But with that said, we are two completely different boxers with different characteristics.

Thanderz continued:

– I want to be known for the things I achieve. Not because I think the label is a negative thing, but I want to be remembered and known for what I have achieved and what I have worked so hard for.