You Should Know These Women Of Boxing
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Lucia Rijker
“The Most Dangerous Woman in the World,” is the nickname that was given to her by the worldwide media. As a former kickboxer hailing from the Netherlands, Rijker began her professional career in 1996. Her pristine 17-0 record includes 14 by knockout.
Regina Halmich
From Germany, Halmich was named the second-best female boxer in history by “The Ring.” She fought from 1994-2007, which included a record of 54-1-1, 16 by knockout. Halmich is winner of the WIBF junior flyweight and super flyweight titles.
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Anne Wolfe
Competing between 1998 and 2006, Wolfe put up a 24-1 record, 16 by knockout. Wolfe became the IBA light heavyweight world champion in 2004 and holds three world titles. Wolfe is fondly known as “brown sugar” for being the strongest knockout puncher in female boxing history.
Laila Ali
The daughter of Muhammad Ali never seemed to feel the weight of the Ali name on her stunning career. She competed professionally between 1999 and 2007 and won all of her 24 professional bouts, 21 by knockout. Her world championships included the WIBF Light Heavyweight title, as well as the IBA, WIBA, and WBC Super Middleweight titles.
Cecilia Braekhus
Originally from Norway and nicknamed “The First Lady.” The first female to hold all major alphabet titles. Braekhus was named 2017 Female Fighter of the Year by the prestigious Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA).
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