September 9, 1954
1954: First Nationally Televised Female Fight: Barbara Buttrick vs. Joann Hagen
Joann Hagen in another Fight Barbara Buttrick, of Waterloo, fought and lost to Joann Hagen [Full name: JoAnn Verhaegen] of Indianapolis, in an eight round bout by a decision. This fight was the first national televised fight with female boxers. The fight drew 1,200 boxing fans. At this time in 1954, Hagen was recognized as the