Ahweafa Garenne Ali Storm interview on Rome title and next fight

The Ahweafa Garenne Ali Storm interview on Fight Talk covered Garenne’s World Muaythai Organization title win over Sibyla Ulfig in Rome, her next title fight against Azahara Mohedana at Muay Thai Grand Prix 2 in Malta, and why she believes Maltese fighters need more support. She also described the training behind her recent win and her ambitions beyond it.

What did Ahweafa Garenne say about Sibyla Ulfig and her Rome title win?

Ahweafa Garenne said she knew Sibyla Ulfig would be a tough, aggressive opponent in Rome. Garenne had faced her before and expected her to press forward with elbows. After two training camps spanning roughly two months, winning the World Muaythai Organization International Professional Championship felt like a reward for the work she had put in.

Facing Sibyla Ulfig again

Garenne first fought Ulfig when she was young. Their Rome meeting had initially been planned for a month earlier but was canceled, extending the time Garenne spent preparing for the title. She spoke respectfully about Ulfig, calling her an amazing fighter as well as a difficult opponent.

Knowing Ulfig’s forward-moving style shaped Garenne’s expectations. She anticipated a hard fight rather than a comfortable route to the belt. Ali Storm also introduced Garenne as the World Boxing Council Muay Thai European champion, a title Garenne confirmed before they discussed the new championship.

Two camps and a day in Rome

Garenne said she had trained for the Rome title for about two months across two camps. She wanted the championship badly, and the result brought relief as well as satisfaction: her effort had been rewarded at the moment she had been working toward.

She did take time to celebrate before returning to her routine. Garenne described a relaxed day in Rome after the fight, with pizza, pasta and ice cream rather than a party.

How did Ahweafa Garenne become a fighter, and what keeps her training?

Ahweafa Garenne said she began by trying the sport without planning to become a professional fighter. Even after winning titles, she said she was still absorbing what those achievements meant. Her advice to people starting out was practical: experience training and competition for themselves, then keep showing up consistently.

Her family’s first reaction

Her friends understood her decision to fight, but her mother found it harder. Garenne recalled her asking why she wanted to fight someone else and refusing to watch videos, even when Garenne had won. Seeing her daughter fight felt violent from a parent’s perspective, Garenne said. Her mother later began watching fights and became more accepting of it.

Garenne also pushed back on the assumption that fighters must be aggressive in everyday life. She drew a distinction between what happens in a bout and how a person behaves outside it, saying the two are very different.

Why consistency matters

For someone wondering whether the demanding days are worth it, Garenne pointed to the experience of entering the ring and feeling either a win or a loss. She said that feeling helps explain why fighters continue, but it does not remove the need for routine.

Her advice was to train regardless of the day’s mood. As she put it, “You just have to go to the training and stay consistent.”

What did Ahweafa Garenne say about fighter support and women’s combat sports in Malta?

Ahweafa Garenne said fighters in Malta need more visibility, opportunities and support, even as the scene grows. She has help with what she needs to train and compete, but recognizes that the path can be much harder without it. She also sees more women fighting and sharing their work publicly.

The difference support makes in Malta

Garenne spoke from the position of a fighter competing internationally while representing Malta. She acknowledged the assistance available to her rather than treating it as a given for everyone. In her view, growth in the local scene has not removed the need for better opportunities.

That distinction matters to a fighter preparing for camps and title bouts. Garenne said the support she receives helps her train and fight, while those without comparable backing can face a much more difficult situation.

More women being seen

On women’s combat sports, Garenne said she believes change is happening. She pointed to seeing more women fighting on television and posting fight videos through social media. Those channels make their participation more visible than it once was.

For a woman thinking of starting, her suggestion was to find a gym where she feels comfortable, give the sport a try and see how it goes. She urged beginners to keep going rather than feel they need a complete plan before stepping into a gym.

What is Ahweafa Garenne’s next fight against Azahara Mohedana?

Ahweafa Garenne said her next fight is against Spain’s Azahara Mohedana for a Muay Thai Grand Prix title at Muay Thai Grand Prix 2 in Malta on November 27. She was pleased to return so soon after Rome: she reported no injuries from that fight and said she was ready for another training camp.

Preparing for Azahara Mohedana

Garenne said she felt in good condition and believed her technique was improving. The Rome fight also gave her confidence and showed her areas to work on. She wanted to put those lessons into practice rather than simply carry the feeling of a win into the next bout.

She leaves much of the opponent analysis to her coaches, whom she named as Cardin and Fannis, and intends to follow their plan. Garenne expects Mohedana to present a challenge, but prefers to focus on improvements to her own skills and game. She described herself as a pressure fighter who wants to become more technical.

Fighting in front of a Malta crowd

Garenne said friends and familiar faces make a Malta event special. Because the island is small, people who know her can come to watch and support her in person. She enjoys that atmosphere, even though her surroundings tend to disappear from her awareness once she is in the ring.

She expected Muay Thai Grand Prix 2 to build on the promotion’s first Malta event. For her own performance, she pointed to improvements in technique and condition. Asked what kind of fighter the crowd would see on her walk to the ring, she described a serious, focused version of herself rather than someone who jokes or dances on the way in.

What titles and fights does Ahweafa Garenne want next?

Ahweafa Garenne wants to rise in the rankings, win world titles and fight in major stadiums in Thailand. She named the World Muaythai Organization and World Boxing Council Muay Thai among the organizations whose championships interest her. Her ambitions extend beyond the Rome win and her approaching Malta bout.

When Storm asked what she would hope to celebrate in a year or five years, Garenne’s answer was expansive. She wanted progress in the rankings and opportunities to compete at the highest levels she could reach, including world-title fights across multiple organizations.

Garenne gave the clearest statement of that ambition when she told Storm:

I want everything. I want the world title.

For now, the immediate task is another title fight at home. Her stated approach to Mohedana is to trust her coaches’ plan, develop her technique and bring the lessons of Rome into the ring in Malta.

Who is Ahweafa Garenne?

Ahweafa Garenne is a Muay Thai and amateur boxing athlete from Malta. She trains across combat disciplines, with a focus on developing her striking technique and ring awareness.