How 10 women changed boxing — from Olympic gold to global stardom

Explore the legacy of 10 women who transformed boxing through historic wins and cultural impact. Discover their stories now ...
Local News 8

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

(CNN) — 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. Along the way, her opponents have been ...

'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'

How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.
NBC Olympics

Olympic boxing at Paris 2024: Biggest stories, replays, medal results, top athletes, highlights

Across the 13 contested boxing events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Uzbekistan and China were the big winners. At the end of ...