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Opportunity knocks – women's boxing can take centre stage

The iconic Royal Albert Hall has hosted pugilism for over a century, welcomed key political figures and showcased musical superstars. On Friday evening, a women's bout headlined the regal venue for ...
Time

Olympic Women’s Boxing Has Its First Champions, and a Generation of Girls Have New Role Models

One by one they shadow-boxed their way into the darkened Excel Arena, spotlights trained on them as if they were heavyweight champions of the world. Six contenders, fighting their way to three history ...
Boxing Scene

The golden age of women’s boxing – and the consequences that await

According to Netflix, 74 million viewers worldwide watched Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch last November. The two fighters reportedly made more than $14 million combined for the bout. From ...