Cecilia Brækhus was told women couldn’t enter boxing gyms. She still became an undisputed champion despite a ban on the sport

Cecilia Brækhus embarked on her against-the-odds career in professional boxing almost two decades ago, and she’s hardly stopped fighting before or since.
Rolling Out

Top 10 knockout women in boxing you need to see

The boxing world has witnessed an unprecedented surge in female talent, with these athletes captivating audiences through their exceptional skill, determination, and magnetic personalities. These ...
Boxing Scene

The golden age of women’s boxing – and the consequences that await

According to Netflix, 74 million viewers worldwide watched Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch last November. The two fighters reportedly made more than $14 million combined for the bout. From ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

At one of Milwaukee’s newest gyms, a woman hopes to grow the next generation of female boxers

SheWolf MKE, a women-only boxing gym is the first of its kind in the city. It opened in October 2024. Gym owner Donna Gallardo wants to create a community for female boxers that she never had growing ...