1976: Pat Pineda and Diane Syverson get First Boxing Licenses in California

Nevada State Journal, April 1, 1976, Page 11
Women boxers, Pat Pineda and Diane Syverson received their boxing license in California and are reported to be the first females to receive a license in California.  According to the Nevada State Journal dated April 1, 1976, page 11, the two females received their licenses on Tuesday.

Mr. Pineda made her pro debut TWO WEEKS AGO at Stateline (Nevada).  when she lost a four-round decision to Teresa “Red Star Princess” Kibby.