Tag: Cora Webber

Only Set of Twin Professional Female Boxers: Cora and Dora Webber

CORA AND DORA WEBBER, were the only set of twins to enter the sport of professional boxing.  Cora Webber, the eldest of the twins began boxing in 1979, while still in her teens.  Dora  began boxing five years later, and quickly became very noted for her skills and abilities.   Cora and Dora did share one

What was said about women’s boxing in 1979?

SO WHAT DID THEY SAY IN THE NEWS IN JULY 13, 1979 from a report about the ALL-FEMALE Boxing Card in California? Dulcie Lucas fighting on all female boxing card – 1979 This is what was said in 1979: “FEMALE BOXING is a Natural for television. Boxing has proven to be a highly-skilled, telegenic sport. Female