Bernard Fernandez, Author at The Prizefighters

Will Shields vs. Hammer Justify the Hype and Advance the Cause of Women’s Boxing?

Bernard Fernandez | April 8, 2019

At long last, the (mostly) undisputed Biggest Women’s Boxing Match Ever is here. Now all that remains is for the two undefeated principals — who see themselves as fighting not only to advance their own level of stardom but for the higher purpose of benefitting their gender in a sport long dominated by men — […]

CECILIA BRAEKHUS SHATTERS GLASS CEILING AS FIRST BWAA FEMALE FIGHTER OF YEAR

Bernard Fernandez | January 6, 2018

The introduction of women’s boxing in the Olympics was a step forward, as was the emergence of Cecilia Braekhus and other elite competitors who proved that they could, yes, entertain audiences while filling arenas.