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As early as 1974 – They ran a poll of Female Boxers to be included in the Olympics!

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As early as 1974 – They ran a poll of Female Boxers to be included in the Olympics!

Sue TL Fox December 1, 1974

Who Would Have thought that 39 years  as of 2013, ago Boxing Illustrated Magazine would have run...

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New York: Lady Tyger Trimiar spars with male boxer to fight for the right to Box

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New York: Lady Tyger Trimiar spars with male boxer to fight for the right to Box

Sue TL Fox September 3, 1974

Photograph:  WBAN has the original in our historical collection:   On September 3, 1974, in a boxing ring...

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Only Female Japanese Trainer in Japan – 1973

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Only Female Japanese Trainer in Japan – 1973

Sue TL Fox October 1, 1973

Copyrights:  Boxing Illustrated Magazine, October 1973 issue.

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1973: Female Boxing Matches Slated in Philadelphia During July

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1973: Female Boxing Matches Slated in Philadelphia During July

Sue TL Fox June 29, 1973

In the Corpus Christi Times, dated June 29, 1973, Page 8, they reported that Spectrum Boxing Director...

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The SECOND-Ever Female Boxing bout in Canada – June 1, 1959 – The first Canadian fight took place in September 10, 1954!

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The SECOND-Ever Female Boxing bout in Canada – June 1, 1959 – The first Canadian fight took place in September 10, 1954!

Sue TL Fox June 1, 1959

Update:  WBAN has just discovered that the first-ever women’s boxing bout to take place in the history...

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Phyliss Kugler featured in “Night and Day ” Mag – 1958

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Phyliss Kugler featured in “Night and Day ” Mag – 1958

Sue TL Fox April 1, 1958

About Kugler – a report by Sue Fox in 2002: “Matchmaker Johnnie Nate stands outside the Armory last...

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History Firsts: First reported Female Boxing Referee in the World – 1957

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History Firsts: First reported Female Boxing Referee in the World – 1957

Sue TL Fox November 14, 1957

According to the Amarillo Daily News, dated November 14, 1957, Page 15, there was a report of...

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October 8, 1957: Barbara Buttrick to fight Phyllis Kugler in eight-round bout for World Title bout

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October 8, 1957: Barbara Buttrick to fight Phyllis Kugler in eight-round bout for World Title bout

Sue TL Fox October 8, 1957

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Historic Article: October 7, 1957 – Barbara Buttrick to fight Phyliss Kugler in a world title bout in San Antonio, Texas

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Historic Article: October 7, 1957 – Barbara Buttrick to fight Phyliss Kugler in a world title bout in San Antonio, Texas

Sue TL Fox October 7, 1957

Full Copyrights:  San Antonio Express – October 7, 1957 – English Girl Boxer in Classy Ring Drill...

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July 22, 1957: Phyllis Kugler chosen as Woman Boxer and Boxing’s Beauty Queen of the Year

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July 22, 1957: Phyllis Kugler chosen as Woman Boxer and Boxing’s Beauty Queen of the Year

Sue TL Fox July 22, 1957

Photo credit:  Courtesy from the Kugler Family when she was inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall...

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