She wished she had a black eye from a winning fight to wear around, to show people she was fighting, to show people her body was doing something that was hard.
-- Narrator (Artemis Victor vs. Andi Taylor)

Importance: Artemis sees boxing as a way to prove herself to others. She wants to please her parents and impress her sisters and to show that she has a strong, determined character. She sees her injuries from the sport as validation of who she is and her capabilities.

How did Andi Taylor end up so alone, so thoroughly beaten and made into pulp?
-- Narrator (Artemis Victor vs. Andi Taylor)

Importance: Losing the match at the tournament challenges how Andi sees herself. She wants to excel at boxing because she feels alone in her home, social, and family lives. When Artemis beats her, she feels vulnerable and disappointed in herself.

Rachel tried to live her life in as frightening a way as possible, dressing like a man and...
-- Narrator (Rachel Doricko vs. Kate Heffer)