Photo credit:  Carley Batey for PR purposes

Carley Batey, born on September 13, 1980, Immigrated from England to the United States in 1992 with parents and older brother. She played High School Varsity soccer, basketball, softball, track and men's lacrosse.

Batey accepted a full-ride soccer scholarship from Newberry College in South Carolina, and enlisted as a Combat Engineer 1371 in the United States Marine Corps, September 2000. She graduated Boot Camp earning a Meritorious Mast, and attended Engineer School in Camp Lejeune, NC; graduated top of the class earning a Meritorious Promotion.

Other highlights:

* Deployed to Okinawa, Japan, 2001
* Volunteered for a Humanitarian Project building houses for underprivileged youth in Korea, summer 2001
* Competed on the All-Marine soccer team, playing in the All-Armed Forces Championships 2001
* Began boxing in 2002, in Okinawa Japan
* 2002 Volunteered for a Humanitarian Project constructing barriers to prevent drug trafficking along the Mexico/ New Mexico border

* Earned a spot on the All-Marine Boxing Team, November 2002
- Armed Forces Champion, 2002
- Armed Forces Champion, 2003
* Nationally ranked by USA Boxing, 2003
* Honorably Discharged in September 2004 as Sergeant E-5 and currently serving in the USMC Reserves. Received the following medals:

*Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
*Two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals
*Two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons
*National Defense Service Medal
*Meritorious Mast
*Humanitarian Service Medal
*Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

* Returned to college in San Diego, CA, 2004
* Played Soccer at Mesa College, earning All-State and recognized as a scholar athlete in
Southern California
* Began professional boxing career, 2006
* Currently working toward a Degree in Sports Management

Carley told WBAN, "After a successful amateur experience, I set out on a professional career in early 2006. My ultimate goal is to become a world champion in multiple weight classes. Furthermore, I hope that my determination and commitment will inspire other female’s to work hard at whatever they do and never give in. Aside from boxing; I am continuing my studies toward a second degree in Sports Management.

With this at hand, I'll remain committed to sharing my passion and knowledge with those who surround me. Throughout my life thus far, I've been inspired by so many great people. My greatest is of course, my family, who've supported me through the good, the bad and the many "I-told-you-so's"; and also my friends, who have watched me grow, helped me to succeed and lifted me to my feet. I can only hope they realize the gratitude and appreciation I have for each of them."