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First For Women: A “Tyger” in Our Tank – First-ever female fight in Connecticut – January 10, 1976

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First For Women: A “Tyger” in Our Tank – First-ever female fight in Connecticut – January 10, 1976

Sue TL Fox January 10, 1976

A midst tremendous controversy, the first women’s professional boxing bout in Connecticut took place on Saturday, January...

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Marion Bermudez Fights in the Golden Gloves in Arizona – 1975

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Marion Bermudez Fights in the Golden Gloves in Arizona – 1975

Sue TL Fox March 28, 1975

MARION BERMUDEZ, A NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPION, COMPETED AGAINST MEN IN THAT SPORT, SHE ENTERED THE  A.A.U. PHOENIX...

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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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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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Boxing Trivia: Female Boxing Expert to Try for $64,000 Knockout – Oxnard Press Courier, California

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Boxing Trivia: Female Boxing Expert to Try for $64,000 Knockout – Oxnard Press Courier, California

Sue TL Fox December 3, 1955

When first coming across an article dated December 3, 1955, Page 5 of the Oxnard Press Courier,...

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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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Women’s Boxing a Displayed Event in Third Olympic Games – 1904

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Women’s Boxing a Displayed Event in Third Olympic Games – 1904

Sue TL Fox August 29, 1904

Boxing was introduced at the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Women’s boxing was a displayed event...

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Pugilists in Petticoats: Hattie Stewart Challenges Hattie Leslie for Recognition as the True Female John L. Sullivan

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Pugilists in Petticoats: Hattie Stewart Challenges Hattie Leslie for Recognition as the True Female John L. Sullivan

Sue TL Fox November 11, 1887

Written By Christopher Benedict “I like to fight,” exclaimed Hattie Stewart, whose portrait graced a full page...

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