March 21, 2002
Melinda Cooper Makes History as youngest to be licensed in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (MAR 21, 2002) This morning, 17-year-old amateur boxer and champion Melinda Cooper became the first female, and only one of three boxers to be approved in the state of Nevada to box professionally before the age of 18. She joins the company of Francisco Panchito Bojado and Clarence “Bones” Adams. Cooper will be