A bronze medallist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, featherweight Karriss Artingstall has set her sights on further success in the sport since making her professional debut last June.
Introducing the pride of Macclesfield, Karriss Artingstall:
Tale of the Tape
| Name | Karriss Artingstall |
| Nickname | The Bomber |
| Nation | United Kingdom |
| Place of Birth | Macclesfield |
| Age | 29 |
| Weight | Featherweight |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Height | 5ft 7in |
| Professional Fights | 5 |
| Professional Wins | 5 |
| Knockouts | 0 |
| Professional Losses | 0 |
Professional Boxing Record
Karriss Artingstall has a professional boxing record of 5-0:
- Vanessa Bradford (W - TKO) - 21st October 2023, York Hall, Bethnal Green
- Jade Taylor (W - PTS) - 27th May 2023, Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth.
- Linzi Buczynskyj (W - PTS) - 25th March 2023, Manchester Arena, Manchester.
- Marina Sakharov (W - PTS) - 15th October 2022, O2 Arena, Greenwich.
- Vaida Masiokaite (W - PTS) - 25th June 2022, Skydome, Coventry.
Getting to know... Karriss Artingstall
We spoke with the featherweight southpaw about her favourite fighters, her boxing career to date and aspirations for the future:
Who are your favourite fighters of all time that have inspired you?
No fighters in particular have inspired me. My favourite fighters at the moment are Shakur Stevenson and Josh Taylor.
What has been your favourite fight in your career so far?
Beating Skye Nicolson for the Olympic Bronze medal in 2020.
What would you say is your best attribute in boxing?
High work rate, eye-catching shots.
Do you have have any interesting pre-fight rituals/ superstitions?
I have a cold shower and have to make sure the room I'm staying in is spotless before leaving.
What is your ultimate goal in boxing?
To become world champion, make lots of money and leave the sport safe and healthy.
Artingstall won a bronze medal representing Great Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Karriss also discussed her interests outside of boxing...
Who are your favourite music artists?
No particular music artists, but I like Biggie, Stormzy, J Cole, 50 Cent. Old rap and R&B really.
What is your favourite food?
Chicken burgers, chocolate, cookie pie.
What are your favourite films?
White Chicks, Ambulance, Blood Diamond, The Shawshank Redemption
What is your favourite holiday destination?
The Philippines
What are your favourite TV series?
Happy Valley and Sex Education.
Next fight
Karriss Artingstall will make her return to the ring against Brazilian Lila dos Santos Furtado in Liverpool on 20th January as part of the undercard for Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer's world title fight.
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