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 ...

Cecilia Braekhus has been fighting all her life. Now she wants a ‘perfect ending’

The Norwegian fighter ends her glorious career on Saturday, having broken down barriers and amassed a slew of titles ...

How 'First Lady' Braekhus ended Norway's boxing ban

As trailblazer Cecilia Braekhus prepares for her final bout, BBC Sport looks at how the Norwegian ended a 33-year-old boxing ...
Boxing Scene

Cecilia Braekhus is leaving women’s boxing in ‘great shape’

Although Cecilia Braekhus cannot be certain whether her career will end on a high note or in disappointment on Saturday, she ...
Yardbarker

The Rise of Women’s Professional Boxing: From Trailblazers to Titans

Women’s professional boxing has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. Once marginalized and overlooked, it has now emerged as a prominent and respected sport, captivating ...
Reuters

Taylor-Serrano trilogy could launch women's boxing into new era

July 14 (Reuters) - The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at the weekend was not only a win for the sport but could ultimately prove to be a game-changing moment ...