Athlon Sports

‘I Think Women’s Boxing Is Still In A Really Good Place, Healthy Place,’ Says George Groves

Since time immemorial boxing has been perceived as a male-dominated sport, with a history filled with superstar male pugilists as well as legendary matchups. Nonetheless, in recent times, women have ...
Reuters

Taylor-Serrano trilogy could launch women's boxing into new era

July 14 (Reuters) - The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at the weekend was not only a win for the sport but could ultimately prove to be a game-changing moment ...
WNYT NewsChannel 13

Local boxing coach wants to end the stigma around the sport; teaching other women and girls to box

Boxing is not only a full body workout, it’s empowering. “I feel so free afterwards. Nothing can hold me…that’s what I love about boxing,” Coach Preem said. Aprecia Preem Cabey, Coach Preem, wants ...
CNN

Cecilia Brækhus was told women couldn’t enter boxing gyms. She still became an undisputed champion despite a ban on the sport

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 many ...