Daniella Smith

Daniella’s success has come at a price.  She’s poured everything into this dream of becoming the best boxer in the world. And made it. But what now?  Retirement, one of her old boxing foes Sue Glassey… Audio

Daniella’s won the fight of her life against Jennifer Retzke for the IBF Welterweight World Championship. On the bus back to Berlin she’s overcome with regret – to the point where she wished she’d… Audio

Two greats would inspire Daniella to greatness. The first, a household name - Sugar Ray Leonard, who told her to make boxing her life. The second - rugby league legend Monty Betham - chasing her… Audio

One fight and Daniella was hooked. 40 amateur bouts and five gold medals later she was ready to turn professional. Boxing experts were comparing her to one of the American greats – The Coalminers… Audio

So, who's going to tell my story? Daniella dismisses all the other contenders and takes over the mic. Telling how she rocked up to the Maritime Boxing Gym - a male bastion in the late 90's - welcomed… Audio

In a sports-mad country - why has no-one heard of Daniella Smith? One-time Welterweight Boxing Champion of the World. Daniella dreamed and won big, then lost herself. Taking the world title, then… Video, Audio

Documentary series 'Breaking Silence' aims to change the way we think about violence against women in this country.  Audio

Can boxing help abuse survivors regain their self-respect? Former world champion boxer Daniella Smith runs Diamonds in the Ring, a boxing gym for women, many of whom spent time at women's refuges. Video