Boxing Scene

Mischa Merz Heads Back to Gleason’s: A “Sweetest” Return

It’s official… Mischa Merz has come full (squared) circle. Four years after an initial stair climb to the Brooklyn capital of the boxing world, the globetrotting Australian author returns again to the ...

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 on REVOLT.
Boxing Scene

The golden age of women’s boxing – and the consequences that await

According to Netflix, 74 million viewers worldwide watched Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch last November. The two fighters reportedly made more than $14 million combined for the bout. From ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Historic Gleason’s Gym honored with street co-naming in Dumbo

Gleason’s Gym, renowned as the world’s most famous boxing gym, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony at the corner of Adams and Water Streets in Dumbo on Aug. 22. Boxing champions, including ...
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 ...
Athlon Sports

‘I Think Women’s Boxing Is Still In A Really Good Place, Healthy Place,’ Says George Groves

Since time immemorial boxing has been perceived as a male-dominated sport, with a history filled with superstar male pugilists as well as legendary matchups. Nonetheless, in recent times, women have ...