The Biofile Bettina Palle

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Boxing promoter. DOB: December 15, 1964 IN: Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark. Childhood Heroes: Hmm - apart from my father, boxing related, I would say the  likes of Tom Bogs, Carlos Monzon and Victor Galindez. Hobbies/Interests: These days I have no time for hobbies, I have a baby boy from January 13th 2006, I do like going to concerts though. Favorite Movies: I like funny movies and gangster movies, preferably where I can relax and be entertained without having to think too much. Musical Tastes: I listen mainly to soul music, mix in a little Latino, hip- hop, Elvis Presley, Placido Domingo and Tom Jones and even some reggae.

Early Boxing Memory: Well, we have lived boxing as far back as I remember so it’s hard to pick one out, but I remember always being at the gym with my father - waiting for him - and of course the smell of used gloves come to mind. First Boxing Job: Must have been when I was old enough to answer the phones at home and picking up fighters from the airport when I got my drivers license. Favorite Meal: l always prefer Italian, I think, a good risotto or pasta dish. But also Thai, Mexican and Japanese food I enjoy. Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate.  Childhood Dreams/Ambitions: [Laughs] I actually wanted to become a pastry chef.  Greatest Career Moment: Johnny Bredahl and Mikkel Kessler becoming WBA World Champions. Most Painful Boxing Moment: The two years we recently had to struggle without a TV deal. Favorite Boxers To Watch: Evander Holyfield in the past and Mikkel Kessler in the present - he is just such a well-rounded fighter, so skilled that it’s a joy to watch. Favorite Fights: have to say Bredahl vs. Moya, Kessler vs. Siaca, oh and Barrera vs. Hamed in Vegas where I hung out with friends from Sky Sport who all thought I was crazy when I told them that Hamed would lose big time [smiles]. First Ringside Experience: Swinging in the bottom rope when I was 1½-2 years old [smiles]. Favorite Boxing Book(s): “Somebody Up There Likes Me” - I read it several times as a child and have watched the movie many times as well. Favorite Vacation Spot: Spain. I wish I could go more often. Funny Boxing Memory: I have many, but none come to mind right now, except for this one official at a convention who kept going on about how nice it must be for the wives to go the conventions and have a nice time as opposed to the men who had to work. When I told him I wasn’t there because of a husband, he asked if I was the secretary of a promoter? He looked pretty funny when a person next to him turned around and told him that I was a promoter. Embarrassing Boxing Memory: None that I can recall. Funniest Boxers Encountered: I can’t pick one in particular. Early Experience Meeting a Famous Boxer: I remember meeting Pedro Carrasco because he gave me a doll. I think I was 2-3 years old. Someone who also had a deep impression on me was Victor Galindez, he came to Denmark and I remember playing with him. I was around 10 and we couldn’t communicate, he was just very nice. I’ve met tons of famous boxers, my father has his 50th anniversary coming up next year, so I’ve met a lot of them during the years. People Qualities Most Admired: Loyalty, honesty and compassion.

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