Fierce Femme Fatales: Trailblazing Women in Boxing

The Rise of Women in Boxing

Gone are the days when boxing was seen as a male-dominated sport. Women are now breaking down barriers and dominating the ring. Women’s boxing has come a long way, and today, there are many females at the top of their game. From Claressa Shields to Amanda Serrano, women fighters are making a name for themselves and paving the way for others.

Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields is one of the most dominant female boxers in history. She first gained attention when she won the gold medal for women’s middleweight boxing at the 2012 Olympics. The Michigan native achieved a rare feat of winning another gold at the 2016 Olympics and even went ahead to defend her title at the 2019 World Championships. Shields is the only woman to win an undisputed championship in two weight classes. Her 10-0 record with two KO’s in the professional ranks speak for itself.

Amanda Serrano

Amanda Serrano is another spectacular female boxer. The Puerto Rican athlete has won titles across seven weight classes—making her the first female fighter to ever accomplish this impressive feat. She holds a 38-1-1 record with 28 KOs in 21 countries around the world. Her boxing skills and championship-winning ability speak volumes about her caliber.

Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor is a highly skilled Irish boxer. She has excelled at the Olympic, European, Commonwealth, and World championships as an amateur women’s lightweight boxer before transitioning to professional boxing, where she has held multiple titles. Taylor is a two-weight undisputed female champion, having held the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO lightweight titles and WBC, IBF super-lightweight titles.

The Power of Women in Boxing

It’s admirable to see how much power women wield in a sport once considered taboo for them. Their fierce attitude and incredible talent in the ring show that gender is not a limit to what one can achieve. The rise of female boxing is not only attributed to the shift in gender stereotypes but also the dedication and perseverance of women boxers and trainers who refused to stick to conventional limits.

Overcoming Sexual Objectification

In the past, female boxers- like most female athletes – were sexualized by the media, which massively undermined the difficulties they face in the male-dominated sport. The women blazing the trail in boxing have had to work tirelessly to survive against the stereotypes – sexual objectification, misogyny, and extreme rigor brought by the competition. However, their resilience has paid off- they are now appreciated for the skill and ferociousness they bring to the ring.

In Conclusion

The dynamic group of female athletes blazing a trail and dominating boxing prove that ‘anything is possible if you ardently desire it”. So break any limiting blocks and aim high, Lady Champion. Women must continue championing causes that allow them exercise their inborn formidable attributes and women in boxing will undoubtedly continue to pave the way for emerging generations of women athletes.