#38. Quinntessential Questions with Fash Kamarudin: Fighter, Coach & Mother in the Ring of Life
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In this powerful episode, Paul Quinn sits down with Efasha "Fash" Kamarudin Harrison — a Singaporean female boxer, coach, and mother — to explore her inspiring journey through sport, education, and motherhood.
Commencing her career as a Kindergarten Teacher to falling in love with boxing and becoming a Coach and embracing it as a lifestyle, Fash shares candid insights into training post-pregnancy, staying disciplined, and balancing her multiple roles in and out of the ring. As she prepares for her upcoming bout against Jazzy Parr on 20 August 2025, Fash opens up about what fuels her quest to become a world boxing champion.
We also dive into her coaching philosophy, strength and conditioning routine, favourite fighters, and her mindset around discipline vs motivation. Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, or simply seeking motivation, this episode is packed with grit, wisdom, and heart.
🎧 Tune in now and hear Fash’s honest, grounded, and empowering story.
Guest Bio
Efasha Kamarudin Harrison is a trailblazer in Singapore’s boxing scene, a professional boxer, coach, entrepreneur, and the first Singaporean female boxer to win a gold medal at an international tournament. With an undefeated professional record of 4 wins (3 by knockout) and 1 draw, she has proudly represented Singapore at the Southeast Asian Games, the prestigious Stranja Cup in Bulgaria, and the Hong Kong City Cup, where she made history…
Minutes
(00:43) Introduction
(01:30) Journey into Sports
(02:22) Becoming a School Teacher
(05:11) Getting into Boxing
(05:55) Boxing as a Lifestyle
(06:48) Coaching Journey
(08:24) Favourite Muay Thai Fighters
(09:07) Juggling Fighting & Motherhood (12:47) Training After Having a Baby
(15:05) Boxing Weight
(16:15) Training Routine
(17:44) Strength & Conditioning
(19:02) Favourite Fighter to Watch
(19:45) Daily Habits
(24:30) Smart Training
(27:15) Technical & Natural Strengths
(31:36) Most Significant Matches to Watch
(34:39) Watching Fight Tapes
(36:19) Rapid Fire Questions
(38:49) Discipline vs Motivation