During the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games Mandy successfully defended her title and became the only female boxer in history to win 2 Pan American Games titles. She took home a Gold medal at the 2016 Continental Olympic Qualifier securing 1 of only 2 spots available for the continent in her weight division for the Olympic Games in Rio, where she finished 5th. After qualifying for Tokyo, Mandy became the first Canadian female boxer to represent Canada at two Olympic Games. Mandy’s fight to qualify for Tokyo was about more than an Olympic quota spot or a medal, it was about gender equity in sport. Her case against the IOC at the Court of Arbitration for sport is now precedent setting in the sporting world and will help change the landscape of women’s sports for years to come.  

Mandy has been recognized by Waterloo Region as a Woman of Influence and named KW Citizen of the Year for her outstanding contribution to the community. In 2023, she was given an honorary doctorate from Laurier University for her work in sport and her fight for gender equity.  She is also a Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient and a member of the Waterloo Regional Hall of Fame. 

In 2018, Mandy brought her passion for the community and boxing together as she founded this premier charity boxing event, Champions for Charity.