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1975: Arizona Athletic Commission Approves female Boxing

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1975: Arizona Athletic Commission Approves female Boxing

Sue TL Fox November 15, 1975

In the Journal News, dated November 15, 1975, Page 12, they reported that the state of Arizona...

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Eva Shain – first boxing judge – 1975

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Eva Shain – first boxing judge – 1975

Sue TL Fox January 6, 1975

EVA SHAIN wrote a letter to the  New York State Athletic Commission Chairman Edwin B. Dooley and...

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Masako: Only Female Boxing Trainer in Japan

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Masako: Only Female Boxing Trainer in Japan

Sue TL Fox October 1, 1973

Copyrighted photo/magazine – Boxing Illustrated Magazine October 1973 In the Boxing Illustrated Magazine that was definitely ahead...

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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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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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Hagen Wins Boxing Title For Women – June 1950

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Hagen Wins Boxing Title For Women – June 1950

Sue TL Fox June 21, 1950

In Huntington West Virginia, it was reported in a news source dated June 21, 1950, published a...

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First Reported Female Boxing Bout in New York

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First Reported Female Boxing Bout in New York

Sue TL Fox November 19, 1932

On November 19, 1932, in the Titusville (PA) Herald newspaper, there was a very small clip that...

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What Miss Morgan Has Done for Boxing – article in Ring Magazine – February 15, 1922

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What Miss Morgan Has Done for Boxing – article in Ring Magazine – February 15, 1922

Sue TL Fox February 15, 1922

  Copyrights to the Ring on this historic Articles from the 1920’s.  

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