Day: April 14, 1884

ANNA Lewis, according to the Police Gazette, said the following: “No woman did more to popularize FEMALE BOXING than Anna Lewis.  It was she who originated the challenge for the first Championship match.  She met Hattie Stewart (question is this Hattie Leslie)  on April 14, 1884.  She lost the fight.  Lewis was a native of Washington D.C. 

APRIL 14, 1884: Check out THIS female Pioneer Boxer! The article states the following: “No Woman did more to popularize female boxing than ANNA LEWIS. It was she who ORIGINATED the challenge for the first championship match. She met HATTIE STEWART on April 14, 1884, but lost the fight. LEWIS was a native of Washington