On April 16, 1977, at the Aladdin Hotel (that has now been demonlished), in Las Vegas, Nevada, fought on a National televised boxing card, that featured Lavonne Ludian vs. Teresa Kibby. This was a rematch for the two. What many people do not know is that these two boxers were offered a $15,000 deal by
As we continue to see the history of the sport mis-documented especially in regards to the “History Firsts” as you see referred to in this write up they are stating that the first ever TELEVISED women’s boxing bout to take place, occurred on May 27, 1976—-but we have earlier documentation that actually Barbara Buttrick was in the first
On Thursday, May 27, 1976, at the Olympic Auditorium, in Los Angeles, California, in a four-rounder following the main event, Diane Syverson scored a split decision win over Princess Red Star Teresa Kibby. The women had fought to a draw two week ago in San Jose, California. In the main event, Howard Smith, the
On May 27, 1976, at the Olympic Auditorium, in Los Angeles, California, Roller Derby queen Diane Syverson and Teresa “Princess Red Star” Kibby, fought in a four-round rematch in the welterweight division. The promoter for this matchup was Aileen Eaton [Source: Redlands Daily Facts, May 17, 1976, Page 25] Syverson defeated Kibby by a split decision [source:
