International Women’s Day 2019         

Women who always have and always will fight for their families, also have a long and proud tradition in The Noble Art.
The first record of a match between female fighters comes from Century XVIII in Great Britain. Some facts reveal that the first officially recognized female world champion  was Elizabeth Wilkinson, from London, who made her pro debut in  1722.

Between 1975 and 1978  women requested permissions to box in several states of the US, but it was not until the successful judgement vindicating boxers: Cathy “Cat” Davis, Jackie Tonawanda and  Marian “Lady Tyger” Trimiar in a judicial battle again mighty New York State due to the unjust rejectionof their r licenses that female boxing finally got into the spotlight.

After many years of  intense struggle, in 1993 the amateur sanctioning body of  amateur boxing in  the USA, accepted female boxing in the whole country. However, many experts claim female boxing was really and lustily born on March 15, 1996, with the match Christy Martin vs. Deirdre Gogarty. Despite not being the main event  of the night, the courage, hunger and skills of both boxers surprised and enthralled the world.

No one can deny that female boxing has become an established and gloriously undeniable fact. Women have proved  have what it takes to be fantastic boxing stars.

Today, there are more and more women  that put on the gloves on to get up into the  ring, courageously and intrepidly willing to make history.

Today, at the International Day of the Women, the World Boxing Council honors all women in general, but specially to our beloved fighters and champions. With all your heart, charisma, dedication and discipline you have gifted us memorable fights.
You inspire us with your strength!