Doncaster MP pays tribute to city boxing champ Terri Harper in Parliament

Doncaster Central Labour MP paid tribute to the fighter after her recent title success.

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00:00Thank you Mr. Speaker. I want to pay tribute to Doncaster boxing legend Terry Harper

00:04who is the three-weight world champion and the first British woman to win titles in three weight divisions.

00:11She defended and retained her lightweight boxing title last month in Doncaster.

00:15Will the leader join me in congratulating Terry on her incredible success

00:19and make time in this chamber to discuss how we'll encourage girls today

00:23to be the next generation of leaders in women's sport tomorrow just like Terry?

00:27Yay! Absolutely join her in congratulating Terry

00:32and we do want to see more women getting involved in sport

00:37not only to compete at the highest level like Terry

00:40but also because it's really good for their life, their well-being, their health and education as well.