"Advertising executive Sarah Cunningham came home to Ireland to help her mother through chemo and fight for national title As Sarah Cunningham steps into the National Stadium, her eyes will find her mother Mary, the inspiration behind a journey that has brought this remarkable late bloomer to this moment. Cunningham didn't fight competitively until she was 31. Tonight, seven years on, she will face the record-breaking Michaela Walsh in the 57kg National Elite Championships final."
"Cunningham didn't fight competitively until she was 31. Tonight, seven years on, she will face the record-breaking Michaela Walsh in the 57kg National Elite Championships final."
Sarah Cunningham returned to Ireland to help her mother Mary during chemotherapy while pursuing a boxing career. She works as an advertising executive and did not begin competitive fighting until age 31. Over seven years she progressed rapidly within the sport to reach the National Elite Championships final in the 57kg division. The final will take place at the National Stadium, where Mary will be present as Cunningham's inspiration. Cunningham will face record-breaking boxer Michaela Walsh in the title bout. The situation combines family caregiving with a late-blooming athletic rise to a national final.
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