Maureen Shea



Maureen Carranza Shea (born January 11, 1981) is an American professional boxer of Irish and Mexican descent. She is the current IFBA Jr Featherweight World Champion, former NABA Featherweight Champion, former NABF and former Interim WBC Featherweight Champion.

Quotes

 * [After becoming a vegetarian] My digestion is better, my thinking is better, and I'm calmer, stronger, and lighter. It's also easier to make weight. I'm not cutting calories though. Last month I went completely vegan, I don't eat anything with a heartbeat.
 * “Interview: Outside the Ring With Boxer Maureen Shea (11 June 2007),” by Kelly Jad'on of.


 * Animal products have no place in a healthy diet. As a champion boxer, I need to keep my body in top physical shape. Since I've stopped eating meat, I'm stronger, faster, and... happier! My whole life is better.
 * Print ad for (2008), in “Celebrities' Veggie Testimonials,” PETA.org.