Female boxers around the globe were heartbroken to learn that the International Olympic Committee rejected the inclusion of women’s boxing in 2004 and again in the 2008, giving boxing the dubious distinction of being the only summer Olympic sport that did not include women in its program.   Despite all her success, in 2008 on the day of her 35th birthday,  due to upper age limits established in boxing, instead of blowing out her candles, Angel's Olympic dream was extinguished.   Refusing to hang up her gloves, Angel decided to take her  fight outside the ring.  Her new mission was to work to ensure that no other female boxer would be denied their dream simply because of  gender.

In 2006, she was elected as the only female member on the USA Boxing Board of Directors, also serving as the Chair of the USAB Athlete Advisory Council where she tirelessly advocated for athletes until 2013.  She worked hard towards gaining equal respect, training resources, media exposure, and Olympic inclusion for female boxers.  Through the hard work of many pioneering advocates, women’s boxing made its debut at the London 2012 Olympic Games, making London the first Olympic Games in history to have men and women represented in all sports!  Angel was ringside to complete a personal journey and witness the first U.S. female boxer, 17  year-old Clarissa Shields take home the gold, thus fulfilling one of Angel's dreams as well.   Olympic boxing for females is not only a sport but a social movement changing attitudes around the world about the abilities of women. India, China, Syria and even Afghanistan now have recognized women’s boxing programs.