Tag: Toni Lear Rodriguez

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

Toni Lear Rodriguez: Pioneer Female Boxer

  Photo taken by Alastair.  WBAN purchased copyrights of photo. All Rights Reserved. Toni Rodriguez began her fighting career as a welterweight in about 1976.  Rodriguez eventually dropped about 20 pounds and switched to the featherweight division.   Rodriguez went on to fight for the sanctioned World Champion featherweight division against Baby Bear in  1979.  Rodriguez

Shirley “Zebra Girl” Tucker – Top Past Female Boxer

Shirley Tucker fought Toni Rodriguez where Tucker shows her superior skills against Rodriguez… SHIRLEY (ZEBRA GIRL) TUCKER, “The girl who kayoed a commission”, excerpt:  Boxing Illustrated Magazine, by editor Mary-Ann Noble, dated April, 1979 issue. Backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Tucker forced the California Commission to change their regulations which forbade female fighters

1977: Women Fighters Impress Top Men by Steve Sneddon

Copyrighted article:  Reno Evening Gazette, December 7, 1977, Page 68 -Sports Editor – Steve Sneddon The big fellow in the USA jacket looked genunely enthused about the fights.  He congratulated the fighters.  And he marveled at their ring abilities.  Before Tuesday Night’s fights at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe Hotel, Greg Page, the No. 1 ranked

Baby Bear James: Pioneer Female Boxer

BABY BEAR JAMES, aka “Tansy O’Brien” was one of the top female boxers in the world who fought professionally from 1976 – 1978.  Her boxing record was 5-2-1 (5KO).  Baby Bear James paved the road in many aspects as a pioneer fighter, being a trailblazer for many “firsts” in the sport.   She not only boxed