Source: Press Telegram, Long Beach, California, Spetember 29, 1975, Page 21 – “George Robeson, “Feminist Fighters is the New Thing” On the weekend after September 29, 1975, in a big outdoor show, the Press Telegram reported that there was a female boxing exhibition that featured Lydia “Squeaky” Bayardo, 16 year old high school student
Caroline Svendsen is no longer a curiosity – by Steve Sneddon It only took Caroline Svendsen 50 seconds to knock out Jean Lange Friday night in the first known pro bout between women sanctioned by a state athletic commission. After the quick victory in Virginia City, the 34-year-old Miss Svendsen hugs a well-wisher (left). Above,
Source/Article: Caroline Svendsen Scared? By Steve Sneddon – Reno Evening Gazette Wednesday, September 17, 1975, page 22 Photo: Caroline Svendsen Collection Caroline Svendsen is looking forward to per professional boxing debut, but she said, “I can’t say I’m not scared ” Miss Svendsen, the first woman professional fighter licensed in the United States, is scheduled