Month: February 2023

Only Set of Twin Professional Female Boxers: Cora and Dora Webber

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 Turrisi professional boxer who fought from 1998-2005

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

The Brief History of New Zealand women’s boxing by Benjamin Watt

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

Historic IBF Rankings update by Benjamin Watt

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,