French boxing in mourning. Julie Le Gaillard died Sunday as a result of the Covid-19. The former champion of France under 57 kg in 2015 had been hospitalized for several weeks. The 21-year-old was close to former world welterweight champion Anne-Sophie Mathis.
The latter paid tribute to her former friend in remarks cited by Eastern Republican : “Julie was a very close friend, she has always followed me throughout my career, she has always been there. In 2015, when she was champion of France, I was in her corner around the ring, with René (Cordier). We often yelled at each other, because, like me, Julie had character … But she also had a fragile side and sometimes needed comfort. She often slept at home, where we spent hours chatting. “