Box away

Boxing ambassador Nikki Yeo is passionate about pushing the limits whether in sports or in career. Anything men can do, women can do better — that seems to be the motto that Nikki Yeo Seok Ling, 35, lives by. Yeo, who is Kuala Lumpur Amateur Boxing Association’s (KLABA) ambassador for women’s boxing, seems to thrive in arenas traditionally perceived to be male preserves. She was a busy bee, for example, at the recent Defence Services Asia 2008 Exhibition in April, representing two Portuguese companies. Ambassador for women’s boxing: Ardent boxer Nikki Yeo thinks boxing is a great way to keep fit. As the sole representative of Empordef and Ogma, Yeo helped these defence and aviation companies market their products and services. “No! I’m not out to outshine the men,” demurs Yeo, the managing director of a public relations firm.... [read full story]