WBAN Celebrates 26 Years on the Internet by Sue TL Fox

This month Women Boxing Archive Network (WBAN) celebrates its 26 years on the Internet. WBAN went live on the net on February 18, 1998. It has been quite a journey and continues to be a journey in progress.

I want to thank all of you who have: Contributed photos, stories, videos, press releases; Shared tips on boxing and educated me about the sport; helped me stay updated on news, fight results, and controversial issues in the sport.

Many of you may not know this, but WBAN was a pre-conceived idea in September of 1996. I did a two-years of extensive research on the history of the sport, thinking that being a pioneer boxer, and researching all aspects of the history that I knew a lot about the history of women’s boxing, but I didn’t.

After WBAN went live, I learned over the years many historical landmarks of the sport that I had no idea in 1998.

Throughout the years, many of you have sent me your extensive collections of women’s boxing materials. These contributions have been invaluable in helping me correct numerous historical inaccuracies that were widely spread. As a result, I was inspired to write a book titled “Women’s Boxing:  Setting the Record Straight.”

But then, in 2012, I began to realized that the best way to share the history of the sport worldwide was to create an extensive database.
So  then https://wbanmember.com was born.

Since the creation of WBAN in 1998, it has grown exponentially, thanks to the continuous support and contributions from the boxing community.

It has become a comprehensive resource, not only for researchers and historians but also for fans who want to delve into the rich heritage of women’s boxing.

The platform has fostered a sense of community among those passionate about the sport. It has provided a space for discussions, debates, and the sharing of personal experiences, further fueling the growth and development of women’s boxing.

Again, I just want to say “Thank You” to everyone who has supported me over the past 26 years in keeping the WBAN Website up and running smoothly.