August 8, 1723 Women’s Boxing Match in 1723! Share on Social Media x facebook pinterest linkedin Posted on WBAN’s Facebook by Malissa Smith of Girlboxing. According to Smith, this was republished in the New York Times in 1800’s. Tags:1723, Joanna Heyfield Related Posts April 1977: For the Cause of Women Boxers – Diane Syverson from Roller Derby to Female Boxing 1974 Boxing Illustrated Magazine Runs Survey: “Olympics for Women Boxers?” The Talkers…..and the Walkers: Issue – Unionizing female boxing About The Author Sue Fox