Rebecca McLeod is making the most of her time away from the ring after claiming the Knockout Queen championship, sharing glimpses of a summer filled with sunshine, wake surfing, and celebrations while proudly keeping her newly won title close.
Fresh off her victory, which earned her the Knockout Queen victory, McLeod has been documenting life beyond fight night with a series of Instagram posts that show both the rewards of her hard work and the recovery that comes with stepping into the ring.
“THIS IS JUST THE START,” she wrote after the event, revealing that winning the championship was about more than the belt. Alongside celebrating the prize money, McLeod thanked everyone involved in making the tournament possible, from coaches and organizers to the camera crew and fellow competitors.
“A huge shoutout to every girl who stepped into the ring,” she wrote. “Win or lose, it takes real courage to get in there.”
The Championship Belt Comes Along For The Ride
While the bruises from competition were still visible in one update, McLeod quickly shifted into vacation mode. She was seen relaxing by the water before taking the Knockout Queen belt out for a unique celebration, bringing the championship onto a boat and even balancing it overhead while wake surfing.
In another clip, McLeod floated in the water with the title resting across her wakeboard, jokingly captioning the post, “surfing USA babyyy.”
The championship has remained a recurring guest throughout her summer adventures. Whether posing poolside, enjoying meals with friends, or spending time on the lake, McLeod has continued to feature the gold belt as a reminder of the milestone she recently achieved.
Her latest photo dump summed up the past few days with a simple caption: “Last few days been like,” alongside snapshots of boating, surfing, and relaxing under the summer sun.
Still Ready To Silence The Critics
Despite embracing the downtime, McLeod has also made it clear she isn’t losing her competitive edge.
Following her victory, she shared a pointed message directed at critics, writing, “She talked the most. Did the least. Work harder…. Speak less girl….”
In another post featuring action shots from the fight, she added, “Not here to talk s—t but pay up you coward,” referencing the confidence she carried into, and out of, the event.
Looking Ahead After A Career-Defining Win
Away from the trash talk, however, McLeod’s overall message has centered on gratitude. She described the tournament as the beginning of a new chapter, saying she feels “incredibly grateful, proud, and more motivated than ever.”
For now, that motivation is being balanced with some well-earned rest. Whether she’s carving through waves with the Knockout Queen belt in hand or soaking up the California sunshine, McLeod appears determined to enjoy the rewards of her biggest career victory before turning her attention to whatever comes next.
