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She’s the first female boxer in her club. She’s also in middle school.

Before she entered the ring for her first fight, 13-year-old Andrea Girón loosened up by jumping in place, shaking her arms and doing neck rolls. She and coach Freddy Ramirez slipped through the ropes ...

Meet Fes Batista, ‘the first influencer boxer’ who says Lady Gaga saved his life and counts boxing icon as his best pal

FES BATISTA claims to be the first “influencer boxer” after sharing his story of how Lady Gaga saved his life – leading to a friendship with boxing royalty. Batista hit the ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

A book about the first Asian flyweight world champ is about more than boxing. It’s also about resisting colonialism and fighting for independence.

At first glance, you’d think it’s a book about boxing. “The book opens up and the first sentence is, ‘This is not a boxing book,’” says Bernard James Remollino. “The second sentence is, ‘This is a ...