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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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Female Boxing Match Set For Clyde Armory Saturday Night – November 11, 1955

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Female Boxing Match Set For Clyde Armory Saturday Night – November 11, 1955

Sue TL Fox November 11, 1955

In the Sandusky Register Star, November 11, 1955, Page 15, they reported that there was a female...

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Historic Article: Pat Emerick talks about her fight in 1949 Against JoAnn Hagen for a Championship Boxing Title

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Historic Article: Pat Emerick talks about her fight in 1949 Against JoAnn Hagen for a Championship Boxing Title

Sue TL Fox November 1, 1949

Full Copyrights:  Women’s Titlists, Circa 1949 The Press-Courier – April 12, 1972, page 8 In an article...

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Poster for a Female Bout in September 11, 1948

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Poster for a Female Bout in September 11, 1948

Sue TL Fox September 11, 1948

This advertisement for a female bout to be featured at the Gastonia Armory in Belmont, North Carolina...

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Ex-Boxing Champion Micky Walker Tries to teach women to box! 1939

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Ex-Boxing Champion Micky Walker Tries to teach women to box! 1939

Sue TL Fox January 1, 1939

In an article that was originally taken from the Police Gazzette and republished in Ring, reported that...

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