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Kendra Villa Gonzalez Media TV interview on rematch and father

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Key takeaways

  • Kendra Villa said her Wonder Woman boxing show fight was a rematch against an opponent who had beaten her by decision.
  • Villa said a previously scheduled fight was canceled because her opponent could not make it.
  • Villa discovered boxing by leaving her gymnastics class to take boxing lessons at the same gym.
  • Villa said her father took up boxing for her and became her coach.
  • Villa said she and her father are still learning to keep their coaching and family relationships separate.

The Kendra Villa Gonzalez Media TV interview put Kendra Villa’s Wonder Woman boxing show rematch in focus: her opponent had beaten her by decision about a year earlier. Speaking with Jose G, Villa also explained why a previous fight fell through and how she and her father are learning to work together as boxer and coach.

How was Kendra Villa preparing for the Wonder Woman boxing show?

Kendra Villa said she felt healthy and physically ready for the Wonder Woman boxing show, while mentally preparing to give everything she had in the ring. She also admitted that speaking publicly made her shy. Her concern about interviews was separate from her commitment to the fight.

Villa said she felt as though she was walking on air during fight week. She described her physical condition as good and her mental preparation as a matter of stepping into the ring and doing her best.

When Jose G asked about her reaction to being invited onto the all-women’s show, Villa first talked about the prospect of an interview. She said she sometimes stutters when talking and had hesitated to do media. Looking back at earlier interviews, she said, she could laugh at how much she stuttered.

How did Kendra Villa discover boxing through gymnastics?

Kendra Villa discovered boxing while attending a gym that offered both gymnastics and boxing. Instead of going to her first gymnastics class, she slipped away to take boxing lessons and found that she loved them. Watching Canelo and other fights with her family had already sparked her interest in the sport.

Sneaking into the boxing class

Villa described the facility as a large gym with space for both activities. The classes she was meant to attend were for gymnastics, but the boxing lessons drew her away. She recalled the choice plainly:

“I would sneak off to the boxing class and do lessons”

Boxing was familiar at home before she tried it herself. Her family watched Canelo fights and other major bouts together, and Villa said those viewing sessions helped her grow to love the sport. She no longer practices gymnastics; when asked whether she still does it, she joked that she can barely do a split.

Meeting Rey Mysterio and following lucha

The conversation also turned to WWE after Jose G connected Villa’s gymnastics background with wrestling. Villa said she had met Rey Mysterio. Asked whether lucha was a big part of her household, she said it was not, though she likes it and does not watch it very often.

What did Kendra Villa say about her rematch and canceled fight?

Kendra Villa said her Wonder Woman boxing show opponent had beaten her by decision in a previous fight, making their next meeting a rematch. She expected another demanding contest but emphasized leaving the ring safely. Villa also said an earlier scheduled fight was canceled because that opponent could not make it.

A rematch after a decision loss

Villa estimated that she had faced her upcoming opponent about a year earlier. She did not name the opponent, but said the previous fight gave her a hard contest. That experience was part of why she was training hard for the rematch.

When asked whether she needed a decision or a more definitive victory this time, Villa did not promise either outcome. She said she hoped both fighters would be protected in the ring and that she would give her best effort. Safety, rather than a predicted result, was the priority she stated.

The fight that did not happen

A separate bout scheduled for the previous month had been canceled, Villa said, because her opponent could not make it. She declined to discuss the reasons in more detail. The cancellation disappointed her after she had trained hard for it.

Villa was also worried about the people who had been looking forward to the fight. She said she had received many donations and wondered what supporters would say when the bout did not happen. She accepted the setback without giving a new date for that matchup.

What equipment and food did Kendra Villa use in training?

Kendra Villa put particular importance on protecting her hands during training. She said she used comfortable gel pads from Cut man and favored glitter race gloves for sparring and other work. For food and drink, she described a simple routine involving something her father makes rather than a list of supplements.

Hand protection and gloves

Asked about products that mattered to her as a boxer, Villa immediately pointed to hand protection. She liked using gel pads from Cut man with her hand wraps because they felt comfortable. Her favorite gloves, she said, were glitter race.

The gloves took some time to break in, according to Villa, but she found them comfortable once that was done. She said she liked using them for both sparring and training.

Her father’s training-day drink

When Jose G asked about supplements and hydration drinks, Villa did not identify a commercial product. Instead, she said her father makes her warm water with lemon and salt. She also mentioned dates and alkaline water as part of what she uses during training.

How did Kendra Villa’s father become her boxing coach?

Kendra Villa said her father took up boxing for her and became her coach; she said he had not boxed professionally or as an amateur. They are still learning how to separate their father-daughter relationship from their work as coach and boxer, though Villa felt they were finding a better rhythm.

That separation has taken time. Villa said she has had to learn to see and respect her father as a coach during training, then relate to him as her dad outside it. She also wants to keep family disagreements from carrying over into their coaching relationship.

They sometimes argue, she acknowledged, but continue working together. Villa said they were getting into a flow and that things between them were going well at the time of the interview. Her father’s involvement extends beyond coaching: she also credited him with preparing the warm-water drink she uses in training.

What did Kendra Villa expect from the Wonder Woman boxing show?

Kendra Villa expected her rematch to be a hard fight and believed the other women on the Wonder Woman boxing show would give their best as well. She encouraged viewers to support the whole card, not only her bout, while stopping short of predicting a result for herself.

Villa said she knew there were many good fighters scheduled for the show. Although she thought her own fight would be a strong one, she stressed that the rest of the card deserved attention too.

The show was scheduled for November 7 and was set to air on Millions pay-per-view. Villa’s stated goal remained consistent throughout the conversation: compete fully, respect the challenge her opponent presents and leave the ring safely.

Who is Kendra Villa?

Kendra Villa is a boxer focused on developing her skills, sharpening her technique and competing in the ring. She describes discipline, determination and a passion for boxing as central to her work in the sport.

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Questions from the interview

Did Kendra Villa’s upcoming opponent beat her before?

Yes. Kendra Villa said her Wonder Woman boxing show opponent beat her by decision in a fight she estimated took place about a year earlier.

Why was Kendra Villa’s earlier fight canceled?

Kendra Villa said the fight was canceled because her opponent could not make it. She did not give further details about the reason.

Does Kendra Villa still do gymnastics?

No. Kendra Villa said she no longer does gymnastics and joked that she can barely do a split.

Did Kendra Villa’s father box before coaching her?

Kendra Villa said her father had not boxed professionally or as an amateur. She said he took up boxing for her and became her coach.

What gloves does Kendra Villa use?

Kendra Villa said her favorite gloves are glitter race. She uses them for sparring and training and said they become comfortable after they are broken in.

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