Boxing gave me something to fight for, says coach

An award-winning boxing coach said she has been using her experience of living with addiction to help young people make ...
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 ...
Sports Illustrated

Claressa Shields Says Laila Ali 'Let Women's Boxing Die' Amid $15 Million Fight Offer

Women's boxing legend Laila Ali asserted that, "unless somebody has $15, $20 million, don't even call me," about a potential fight against female pound-for-pound top boxer Claressa Shields ...
Boxing Scene

The 15 most impactful women boxers since the 2012 Olympics

Women’s boxing has gone from hidden on undercards to main eventing big events. Lucas Ketelle and historian Malissa Smith rank ...
Athlon Sports

Alycia Baumgardner Will Fight For Equality in the Ring Under Men’s Boxing Ruleset

Alycia Baumgardner defends her titles vs. Leila Beaudoin in a landmark 12-round, 3-minute fight. She explains why equal rules are key to equality in boxing. In women’s boxing, a standard has ...
Yardbarker

MVP Making Major Moves In Women’s Boxing

Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has bolstered its women’s boxing roster with five major signings. Sa’Rai Brown-El, just 19 years old, is one of the most anticipated prospects in ...
CBS News 8

World Boxing will require sex testing for fighters before world championships in September

LOS ANGELES — The governing body for Olympic-style boxing will require sex testing for all fighters wishing to compete in the women's division at its world championships next month. World Boxing ...