A Nun that loved to Box – Cool story in 1981 by Peoples Magazine

November 10, 1981 – A nun that loved to box: What a cool story that I found in our WBAN Archive collection. As most of you are seeing I am now digging into the huge (massive) collection of women’s boxing that I have accumulated over 22 years. In this story it states the following.

“What lies ahead of for New York’s pewgilist? She is currently considering an offer from Disney Studios to make a movie based on her experiences called God’s Littlest Champ, and meanwhile is training for her fight with Willie “The Wallop” Shimboli next month. She remains publicity shy and self-effacing , preferring always to be judged only by her performances in the ring.

“I dislike being billed as “The Boxing Nun”, she says. “I prefer to think to myself as a boxer who also happens to be a nun. Though I must confess, she adds, “with a wink.” “That my opponents don’t have a prayer.” Amen. Copyrights: Written by Jim Nazium/People Magazine

ARTICLE WITH PHOTOS ARE IN THE WBAN ARCHIVED COLLECTION