Women on the Nottingham Card: Progress and Performance On a night defined by rivalry and veteran redux between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington, tonight's fight card in Nottingham also offered a window into the evolving careers of several female boxers, from rising contenders to crossover names already building name value. The undercard showcased three women's fights. Sandy Ryan vs. Karla Ramos...

On November 19, 2016, Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews‑Dezurn walked through the ropes at the T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, not just to begin their professional careers, but to stake a claim in a sport still searching for legitimacy. Both Olympic‑honed, both hungry, they met on the undercard of Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward. Shields emerged with a unanimous decision over four rounds, cle...

Flashback Fridays: Martin and Ali - Pioneers of Women’s Boxing Women’s boxing has evolved from niche exhibitions into a globally recognized sport, thanks to the trailblazers who proved that female fighters could compete at the highest level. Among those shaping the modern landscape, are the careers of Christy Martin and Laila Ali. Their influence on the sport marked pivotal moments in womenâ€...