Ana María Torres: "La Guerrera" — Mexico’s Unforgettable Force in Women’s Boxing In the storied lineage of Mexican boxing, there is a figure whose career reshaped expectations for women in the sport: Ana María Torres Ramírez, affectionately known as "La Guerrera". Born January 25, 1980, in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, México, Torres became one of the most dominant and respected female fighte...

Heather Hardy: The Heat of Brooklyn Heather Marie “The Heat” Hardy’s journey through combat sports is the story of a late-bloomer who carved out a world championship career on her own terms and emerged as one of women’s boxing’s most recognizable figures. Born on January 25, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, Hardy transformed personal adversity into athletic achievement, becoming a world cha...

Honoring Yesenia Gómez & María Cecilia Román on their Birthday — Latin America’s World Champions Boxing has a long and proud tradition of champions rising from Latin America. Yesenia Gómez and María Cecilia Román are among the women who have carried that legacy into the world spotlight, standing out for their resilience, championship achievements, and the barriers they helped break ...