Support Riss' Boxing Journey

Support Riss' Boxing Journey

Marissa “Riss” Pohlman’s incredible journey began when she discovered boxing as a way to escape a difficult childhood marked by foster care and homelessness. Boxing quickly became her passion and transformed her life as she embarked on her amateur boxing career at just 17 years old.


The turning point in Riss’s career came when she received the prestigious 2021 Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarship, which provided the financial support she needed to pursue her dreams.


She draws strength and inspiration from her coach, Kel Bryant OAM, who operates a not-for-profit boxing gym dedicated to developing national champions. Marissa credits both her coach and her challenging upbringing as the driving forces behind her determination to succeed against all odds.

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The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is the only deductible gift recipient for sport in Australia. This means that donations of $2 or more to approved projects on our website are tax deductible. Shortly after making your donation, you'll receive an official receipt from the ASF that you can use in your income tax return. If you have any questions about your donation, please visit https://asf.org.au/faqs

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Kim Gruetzmacher

All the best continuing on your incredible journey...

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All the best continuing on your incredible journey. You are an inspiration on so many levels.

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With love from the wildlife disease/rehab community. Go get'em.

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You are an absolutely lovely person and the further your journey goes, the more people can be inspired by it - your story deserves to be heard!!!

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Your donation to this project is tax deductible

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is the only deductible gift recipient for sport in Australia. This means that donations of $2 or more to approved projects on our website are tax deductible. Shortly after making your donation, you'll receive an official receipt from the ASF that you can use in your income tax return. If you have any questions about your donation, please visit https://asf.org.au/faqs