Mikaela Laurén: Sweden’s Trailblazer in Women’s Boxing Mikaela Laurén stands among the most accomplished female boxers in modern history. Although she had a late start, she became a world champion against formidable odds and helped elevate women’s boxing on the global stage. Her journey from national-team swimmer to world boxing champion is remarkable, and her career reflects resilience, ...

Tamm Thibeault is Among the New Wave of Female Stars   By David A. Avila Every year new recruits arrive for women’s boxing. In the past, whenever new pugilists arrived it remained largely unnoticed because of the lack of exposure for the sport. Today, with the arrival of streaming networks and high-profile promotion companies female prizefighting has more opportunities for expos...

Melissa “The Fury” Fiorentino’s is remembered as a trailblazer in women's boxing. A compact dynamo with a fierce nickname to match her style, Fiorentino’s career blended grit, skill, and a sincere love for the sport she helped elevate. Beginnings in Rhode Island Born January 19, 1977, in Cranston, Rhode Island, Melissa Fiorentino grew up well before women’s boxing achieved its curren...