Amy Pu has shattered a significant barrier in professional boxing by becoming the first female referee in British professional boxing. The Taiwanese-born official has already made her mark on the sport at its highest levels, establishing herself as a trailblazer in an arena historically dominated by men.
Pu’s journey into professional boxing refereeing began in September 2023, when she officiated her first professional bout in Poland. This experience served as her launching pad into the international boxing circuit, demonstrating her readiness for the demands of professional-level competition.
Breaking Into British Boxing
The milestone deepened in March 2024 when Pu made her UK debut as a professional boxing referee. Her entry into British professional boxing represented another watershed moment, solidifying her position within one of the world’s most prestigious boxing nations.
Setting Her Sights Higher
Despite her recent ascent through the ranks, Pu has already set ambitious goals for her refereeing career. She aims to officiate a world title fight, with aspirations to work at major venues including Wembley and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. These destinations represent the pinnacle of professional boxing, where championship bouts draw global audiences and define legacies.
Pu’s emergence as a professional boxing referee challenges long-standing conventions in the sport while opening doors for other female officials. Her rapid progression from her inaugural Polish bout to her British debut demonstrates both her competence and the growing acceptance of women in officiating roles within professional boxing. With her sights set on world title matches at iconic venues, Pu continues to forge new pathways in a sport that has traditionally reserved such prominent positions for men.