Victoria Lomax: Costa del Sol local hero eyes upset win in UK boxing debut

Victoria Lomax is getting ready to make her UK boxing debut against Shona Whitwell on July 12. The six round lightweight contest will take place in Brentwood, UK on a high-level show broadcast by DAZN featuring six title fights. As a Costa Del Sol local hero, she carries hopes from her adopted home in Malaga province into the ring.

Born in Manchester on September, 19 1990 the 35 year old now fights out of Malaga and brings her combat sports experience from kickboxing.

Kickboxing laid the foundation for her combat sports excellence after she shed almost 100kg through dedicated training and reached 55kg. Her talent soon impressed coaches. Two years after her initial steps in the sport she entered her first ever official contest. She then turned full time professional under former European kickboxing champion Ilde Garcia.

Victoria Lomax built an outstanding record that included two world championships, an intercontinental title and two Spanish national crowns. Victories over quality opponents such as Jennifer Bam Bam Fernandez added to her reputation. She performed before massive crowds in German stadiums, took part in events in China and even appeared on a Thai reality show. These experiences allowed her to hone her skills at the highest levels of combat sports.

A persistent left knee injury eventually cut short her kickboxing days as it stopped her from blocking or kicking with full effectiveness. Meeting and marrying top level Spanish federation accredited boxing coach Alberto Chamon gave her the chance to channel her abilities into professional boxing. Her first pro bout arrived in November 2024. Current results show a 3-4 record yet those numbers do not reflect her true warrior spirit or the steady improvement she makes in each contest.

Discovery in Marbella leads to UK chance

Asa Clark met Lomax while on holiday in Marbella and took the opportunity to visit her gym. He watched her train on the pads with husband and coach Alberto Chamon. Clark told her he wanted to arrange a UK fight and that commitment now reaches fulfilment on the July show.

Promoter recognises relentless hard work

Boxing promoter, Johnny Clark, expresses pride at giving Lomax the chance to make her UK boxing debut on DAZN. He points to her years of dedication, sacrifice and relentless effort that built a strong career in combat sports and proved her quality repeatedly. Her story is s perfect example of perseverance and professionalism. Clark believes she has earned this platform before a larger audience. The debut recognises everything she has built and starts an exciting new chapter in her promising career.

New life supports local hero

New Life is sponsoring Lomax for this contest. The organisation is integrating cutting edge medicine with holistic practices to support complete client transformation inside the most exclusive wellness centre worldwide. Chief executive David Carter explains the backing by calling Lomax the ‘epitome of courage’ and ‘a local hero on the Costa Del Sol’. He states she represents all that New Life wants to achieve.

Spartans Gym building future champions

Lomax and Chamon co-own Spartans Gym in Fuengirola on the Costa Del Sol. The venue prepares amateur and professional fighters. They actively encourage and assist anyone who dreams of taking up boxing or kickboxing. Support focuses on helping people overcome physical or mental barriers to step into the ring. Lomax draws on personal experiences of weight loss and injury recovery to inspire her trainees.

July 12 test for continued progress

Shona Whitwell arrives with a 3-0 professional record and seven national amateur titles. She stopped two of her three pro opponents. Lomax has it made clear her intention to go to war and plans to use her world level kickboxing background. This fight serves as the latest test of how her amazing progress continues in professional boxing. Fans from the Costa Del Sol are getting ready to watch closely as their local hero makes her UK debut.