Ruqsana Begum

About The Author

Ruqsana Begum became a Muay Thai world champion in 2016, the world's first female Muslim boxing champion. With the reluctant blessing of her parents, she had completed a long journey to the top, battling against prejudice, depression, panic attacks and ME. A role model to many, she was part of the Adidas Here to Create campaign and Karen Millen's #WomenWhoCan campaign.  

Books by Ruqsana Begum

Born Fighter

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE

By Ruqsana Begum and Sarah Shephard
**WINNER TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2021**
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020**

'I was captivated by this book from start to finish, I couldn't put it down. A very real and relatable story that will have you weep...
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