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What was said about women’s boxing in 1979?

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What was said about women’s boxing in 1979?

Sue TL Fox March 28, 2021

SO WHAT DID THEY SAY IN THE NEWS IN JULY 13, 1979 from a report about the ALL-FEMALE...

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Historic Article: Pioneer Boxer – Bonnie Prestwood from the 1970s and 1980s

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Historic Article: Pioneer Boxer – Bonnie Prestwood from the 1970s and 1980s

Sue TL Fox February 11, 1999

On February 11, 1999, WBAN was able to contact Bonnie Prestwood, another past World-class Bantamweight/Flyweight boxers in...

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1980: Photos of Karen Bennett vs. Shirley Tucker

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1980: Photos of Karen Bennett vs. Shirley Tucker

Sue TL Fox December 1, 1980

In the Glove Magazine, December 1980, page 12, they have several photos of a fight that is...

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This was Women’s Boxing at It’s Very Best – by Alastair Segerdal

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This was Women’s Boxing at It’s Very Best – by Alastair Segerdal

Sue TL Fox April 18, 1980

WBAN owns the rights to photo:  Shirley “Zebra Girl” Tucker/ we purchased the rights from Alastair Segerdal. ...

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Shirley “Zebra Girl” Tucker – Top Past Female Boxer

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Shirley “Zebra Girl” Tucker – Top Past Female Boxer

Sue TL Fox April 1, 1979

Shirley Tucker fought Toni Rodriguez where Tucker shows her superior skills against Rodriguez… SHIRLEY (ZEBRA GIRL) TUCKER,...

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Video: Graciella Cassillas vs. Karen Bennett

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Video: Graciella Cassillas vs. Karen Bennett

Sue TL Fox January 1, 1979

Unknown date at this time:  Graciella Cassillas fights Karen Bennett  

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Pioneer Boxer: Karen Bennett

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Pioneer Boxer: Karen Bennett

Sue TL Fox January 1, 1979

  “KAREN BENNETT – A GREAT PIONEER IN WOMEN BOXING, SHE WAS WORLD RANKED #1 BANTAMWEIGHT IN...

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November 24, 1978: Bennett punches way to women’s ring title by Lou Torres

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November 24, 1978: Bennett punches way to women’s ring title by Lou Torres

Sue TL Fox November 24, 1978

HISTORIC PHOTOS ON WBAN ARCHIVE COLLECTION The Hyatt opened it’s grand ballroom to four women bouts Tuesday...

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1977: Women Fighters Impress Top Men by Steve Sneddon

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1977: Women Fighters Impress Top Men by Steve Sneddon

Sue TL Fox December 7, 1977

Copyrighted article:  Reno Evening Gazette, December 7, 1977, Page 68 -Sports Editor – Steve Sneddon The big...

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1977: Four Female Bouts Featured on a History – First Card in Lake Tahoe, Nevada

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1977: Four Female Bouts Featured on a History – First Card in Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Sue TL Fox December 6, 1977

Copyrighted Photo:  WBAN purchased the copyrights to photo of Shirley Tucker –All Rights Reserved. On Tuesday night,...

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