S5E5: Roadrunner Roots, Fighting Spirit – Birds Up with National Boxing Champion Amanda "Supernova" Sendejo

From Floresville, Texas to the national boxing stage, Amanda “Supernova” Sendejo’s journey is one of grit, grace, and Roadrunner pride. A two-time national champion and proud UTSA alumna, Amanda shares how watching her older brothers train first sparked her love for the sport — and how she laced up her own gloves at 17 to carve her own path.Her small-town beginnings instilled discipline and determination, values that carried her to two national titles and now an undefeated professional career. As the first in her family to graduate college, Amanda is also proving that success extends beyond the ring. With her B.B.A. in Marketing from UTSA, she’s merging her business acumen with her athletic drive — building her brand with the same passion she brings to every fight.In this episode, Amanda opens up about the mental and physical resilience it takes to compete at the highest level, how faith grounds her through the grind, and how she’s using her platform to inspire the next generation. From her work with the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio FC to mentoring youth through her gym’s nonprofit, Amanda embodies what it means to lead with heart — both inside and outside the ring.Tune in as we go beyond the gloves with Amanda “Supernova” Sendejo — a true champion, changemaker, and proud Roadrunner blazing new trails for women in boxing.Show Notes:UT SAN ANTONIO AlumniAmanda Sendejo ABF Title FightNon Profit: PTB Youth AssistanceCarlos Alvarez Statue UnveilingAlvarez College of Business named to Princeton Review's Top School ListUTSA FootballUTSA AthleticsUT SAN ANTONIO Alumni Online Store Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!