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02/22/2006 Archived Entry: "Emily Klinefelter"
Emily Klinefelter
Mental toughness when the fists are flying makes her No. 1
Story and photos courtesy of the Iowa City Press
The paradox behind Emily Klinefelter’s introduction to boxing five years ago was that she took up the sport because of her fear of getting beat up.
You see, Emily and her younger sister, Katy, frequently fought growing up — without the gloves. The skirmishes were confined to their Iowa City home until Katy decided she wanted to start boxing. That’s when Emily tagged along.
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