January 1, 1988 Sweden First to lift ban on Female Amateur boxing – 1988 Share on Social Media x facebook pinterest linkedinSweden becomes the first country to lift a ban on women’s amateur boxing. Related Posts One on One Interview: Para Draine – by the Roaming Reporter – April 28, 1999 Women’s Boxing World Ratings – October 20, 1998 Amateur Event – Oshkosh Eagles Club Report About The Author Sue Fox