Kellie Maloney

Kellie Maloney, formerly known as Frank Maloney, was a prominent boxing promoter who managed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and went head to head with legendary promoter Don King. Maloney brought Lennox Lewis to victory against Mike Tyson in 2002, a fight that was the highest-grossing event in pay-per-view history at the time, generating $106.9 million from 1.95 million buys in the US.

Maloney was a significant figure in a male-dominated industry and announced in 2014 that she was living as a woman, transitioning to promote greater awareness and understanding of transgender issues. This announcement marked the beginning of her advocacy for transgender rights. In 2015, she was named 'transgender champion' at the Women of the Year awards by Glamour Magazine. Her autobiography "Frankly Kellie" was published the same year, providing deeper insights into her life and transition.

Since then, Maloney has continued to influence both the worlds of boxing and transgender rights advocacy. In 2020, she announced her return to boxing promotion, focusing on female boxers. Additionally, her story and advocacy work were featured in the documentary "From Frank to Kellie" on Amazon Prime in 2020. Maloney addresses topics such as adversity, motivation, transgender issues, support for women, career planning, personal image, and broader LGBTQIA+ issues.