Women Boxing Quotes

10 quotes from 6 authors

The ring has long been a stage for breaking stereotypes. Six different voices share ten pithy thoughts that highlight the grit, skill, and cultural impact of women who step into the squared circle.

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At the end of the day, I am the cash cow in women's boxing.

Claressa Shields

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Women's boxing has received a major boost from the success of 'Million Dollar Baby.'

Thomas Hauser

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I'm carrying the sport of women's boxing and I am the best woman fighter and that's my role.

Claressa Shields

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I'd love to be the Ali of women's boxing, to retire as the greatest.

Nicola Adams

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When I started boxing, people laughed at me and said, 'What can women do in boxing?' I took it as a challenge.…

Mary Kom

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Fighting against undefeated IBF 154-pound champion Marie-Eve Dicaire continues my quest to fight the very best in women's boxing.

Claressa Shields

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If you're dedicated to something and you put the time in, why should anyone have an opinion on it? Halif of the…

Claressa Shields

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What happened to the men's boxing is happening to the women's boxing, but not all the time. Every now and then, you…

Bonnie Canino

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Women's combat sports have been on a good run in the United States. Claressa Shields won a gold medal in women's boxing…

Mary Pilon

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Everybody kept saying I wasn't going to get any fights. And they wouldn't put me on TV and they don't respect women's…

Claressa Shields

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