They say you are Asturian bilbaino.

That's what they say! I came to Bilbao in 2010. The truth is, here I feel at home. I was born and raised in Asturias, the circumstances of my life led me to Bilbao. Bilbao has given me a great deal, including boxing.

When and how did it start in boxing?

By chance, I immersed myself in boxing. It wasn't something that was explicitly wanted. Something clicked inside me and that's how I started. The moment I tried it, I took pleasure. What was a little hobby, it's become a hobby that takes me away many hours a day.

Woman and boxing, even an unusual binomial.

Female boxing still has many obstacles to overcome. Faced with this, we have no left but to put on our gloves every day and climb to the ring. Those of us who are in boxing are not standing still, in the face of the difficulties, we also have to go ahead. We have to show that women enjoy boxing as much as men do, and that's done in a ring. If we do not do that, nobody will.

Is it on that road that you created Nesox?

We created it in January with the help of boxing coach Josu Lopategui. This is the first female boxing association in the whole of Euskal Herria. With Nesox we have shown that female boxing is possible in the Basque Country. We're reaching places we didn't believe. All of this, besides creating pride, gives you strength to keep working.

It's had a very strong boot, can you be fashionable boxing?

In the media, we're getting out more and more often, and it's not a little bit. We are now about 40 women who make up Neskox. At the moment, three of us have made the move to the championships. Ours is a growing project. The most beautiful thing is to see how everyone enjoys boxing in their own way. Nesox is a crew of friends and I'm staying with that.

In all of this the role of Josu Lopategui has been very important.

Basque boxing cannot be understood without Josu. The figure has also been very important in creating Neschox. Josu loves boxing above all and today is also the driver of female boxing with us. We owe him a great deal.

You are the first professional boxer woman in the Basque Country.

In my case it has been a very natural process. The hobby led me to train more and the training has pushed me to compete. On that road, the help given by Josu has been very important. As soon as he started to train with him, the good results began. All of this is also your achievement.

This means being a model for other women.

It can be, although I like to say that boxing is a collective thing. I go up to the Ring, but I have a lot of people behind me. If it wasn't for those people, I wouldn't have gotten to the place I'm in. Having models is good, but what really matters is teamwork.

Is it hard to be professional?

Boxing is not an easy sport and brings with it many sacrifices. Being in professionals doubles everything (physical preparation, training, food control…). It is sometimes difficult to cope with all that pressure. Constancy and tranquility are the two keys to compete well in professionals.

Competition is also very tiring.

The competition leaves the fun in the background. It can suck. It is very important to keep your head cool even in times of greatest need. Boxing can't absorb everything. When you're competing, you're very focused, but you need to develop resources to disconnect if you don't choke.

How do you see boxing today?

Until recently, we have suffered the results of the marginalization suffered by boxing in recent decades. Boxing has been locked up for many years. Little by little we are seeing the light. We are much better than ten years ago, I am optimistic. There is nothing else to do with the large number of people who have come together in the recent struggles that have taken place in the Basque Country. I see her on the road to Boxea Street.

What about Basque boxing?

A lot is being consolidated. Until recently, we were four cats playing boxing. Gyms are now filling up. Important referents have been created, from here are the elite boxers Kerman Lejarraga or Andoni Gago. I believe that Basque boxing is healthier than ever before, we are going to give a great war in the future.

What would you say to the person about to start boxing?

In boxing, as in life, stages are very important. It is a sport with many phases. A person who has to start boxing should be willing to go through all these stages. It is very important to understand from the outset that boxing is a gradual development process. Peace of mind is also essential to embark on the road with great desire.

And what can you tell us about your future?

My goal is to take advantage of the opportunities that have been opened to me. Although all of this is new to me, I'm strong and I feel very protected. I want to get as many titles as possible. I know it's not easy, but I'm on it, and I'm going to work on it.

So it's come to stay.

Boxing for me is no longer just sport. There are also boxes in Neskox and my friends that I've done along the way. I'm going to try to enjoy all of this as long as I can. Yes, I've come to stay.