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WBC standing firm against women fighting 3-minute rounds

The World Boxing Council (WBC) is standing firm on their position to not sanction 3-minute round fights for women in the face of several fighters vacating their titles in protest. Most Valuable ...
Boxing Scene

WBC Women’s Summit: Great steps have been taken, but more must follow

LAS VEGAS – The WBC held its inaugural women’s summit at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in April. The event brought together current titleholders, legends in women’s boxing, as well as ...
CNN

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 stopped fighting before or since. Along the way, her opponents have been many ...