CORA AND DORA WEBBER, were the only set of twins to enter the sport of professional boxing. Cora Webber, the eldest of the twins began boxing in 1979, while still in her teens. Dora began boxing five years later, and quickly became very noted for her skills and abilities. Cora and Dora did share one
Rita fought from 1998 to 2005 with a final boxing record of 3-7-0 (3KO). She had a win against Holly Holm when Holm received an extensive cut in the fourth round on June 27, 2004. RITA TURRISI, born in Sicily, her father a Sicilian and mother Croatian. Her grandfather on her mother’s side was a
Original Letter from promoter who was arranging the fight between Gwen Gemini and Sue TL Fox for May 26, 1977. The two fought at the Expo Center in Portland, Oregon, and fought to a four-round draw. Sue Fox came into the fight 4-2-2, and her much more experienced opponent was 14-1-1. Original copy of the
Sue TL Fox has been trying for years to obtain the video of this television program where she was featured with Gwen Gemini and Dee Knuckles. Fox attempted to try and get a copy of the video from NBC, but was told that when Tom Synder left the show that he owned the copyrights to
New Zealand women’s boxing has played an important part in New Zealand’s sports history. They certainly have made their mark worldwide, especially from a small country. Here is a brief history of New Zealand Women’s boxing. Disclaimer: This doesn’t include amateur boxing. First Women’s fight The first women’s professional boxing fight in New Zealand happened
Since their first World Women’s champion in 2010 when Daniella Smith won the first IBF World title, the IBF has had a Women’s rankings from April 2011. However, not all divisions in the women’s rankings were recognised throughout the years. Photo credit: Daniella Smith/History-First IBF Female Boxer holder Today the IBF has released their rankings,