Women's Boxing

History-Firsts in Women’s Boxing is a real stretch at times

First” in the sport, when pioneers and trailblazers fought the same kind of historical first before the claimant states they ...
Women's BoxingOpinion

Did HBO Miss the Mark with Women’s Boxing?

For most of its 45-year history, HBO Sports maintained a firm, often criticized stance against televising women's boxing, ...
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Cecilia Brækhus was told women couldn’t enter boxing gyms. She still became an undisputed champion despite a ban on the sport

(CNN) — Cecilia Brækhus embarked on her against-the-odds career in professional boxing almost two decades ago, and she’s hardly stopped fighting before or since. Along the way, her opponents have been ...

The Insidious Scrutiny of Female Athletes’ Bodies

The Olympic boxing controversy is a reminder of the athletic world's problem with women's bodies, writes Lindsay Gibbs.
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Irish boxing history to be made at National Stadium: 'Hopefully it's just the start'

Kelsey Leonard is back in action as JB Promotions stage another huge card for Irish boxing at the National Stadium ...
Boxing Scene

The 15 most impactful women boxers since the 2012 Olympics

Since women’s boxing was added to the Olympic Games in 2012, a lot has changed. Women’s boxing has gone from hidden on undercards to main eventing big events, producing pioneers and generational ...

MVP on ESPN women's boxing: Can Baumgardner become a star?

Andreas Hale and Nick Parkinson offer their take on MVP's newly announced bouts and the implications for the contenders and ...

Women's boxing headed to ESPN, with matches at Madison Square Garden, under new MVPW platform

NEW YORK (AP) — Women's boxing will get a home on ESPN and a spot at Madison Square Garden under a deal announced Friday by Most Valuable Promotions. The company launched MVPW, a platform to showcase ...