In the Glove Magazine, December 1980, page 12, they have several photos of a fight that is listed as a “World title bout” featuring Karen Bennett vs. Shirley Tucker. Photo by Alastair, also below photos by Alastair. WBAN purchased copyrights of photos. All rights reserved.
Lavonne Ludian was a very popular female boxer in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She was a 21-dealer in Las Vegas, Nevada and had many of her fights in Las Vegas, and Lake Tahoe. She fought Teresa Kibby, Sue TL Fox, Aggie Henry, Cathy Davis, and more….Source/1980 Glove Magazine, page 11
Beverly Patrick may not be well-known in the sport at this time, but she was a strong advocate for female boxers in the 1980’s. In the Glove Magazine, dated December of 1980, she is appealing to Burt Sugar about female boxing in general. WBAN would like to locate Patrick if anyone knows where she is
WBAN’s Media Library Collection/Original on File – donated to WBAN by the late Bill Dickson/Promoter Copyrighted by WBAN. WBB Gloves Publication, Dec. 1980
WBAN has the original magazine in our Archive Library of documents In about 1980, Beverly Patrick, an advocate for women’s boxing was involved with the magazine called WBB Glove. She was the “Chairwoman” of the magazine and came from Virginia. Also members involved in this magazine was photographer, Jack Pokress, from New York, and directors
WBAN has many documents from magazines that show the ratings that were published in the past. As you seen by 1980, there were only six weight classes for the female boxers. The following document that you are viewing came from the WBB Glove Magazine, in the September 1980 issue. Also, we have some fighters as
Permission given by Jack Pokress/photos and story – original document in WBAN Archive Files/ WWB Glove, July 1980 Louise is the Frisco Kid. Born in San Francisco 20 years ago, 5’2″ and eyes of blue and packs a powerhouse punch in both hands. Known as the Frisco Kid, Louise Loo is a Bantanweight Champion in
Lady Tyger Trimiar (right) vs. Carlotta Lee – 1979 – Los Angeles, California Don King Productions executive assistant Bill Miller has been trying to decide whether women boers are an attraction. His refusal to return phone calls and responds to telegrams indicates either an evasion of the issue or a slow thinking process. In the
Aileen Eaton a famous boxing promoter who promoted many events at the Olympic Auditorium. She promoted the first all-female boxing card in Los Angeles, California in 1979.