Women’s Boxing

Former WBO champion Heather Hardy stands outside a courthouse holding her world title belt aloft, symbolising her lawsuit against the New York State Athletic Commission over brain-injury negligence.

 Heather Hardy Sues New York Commission Over Brain-Injury Negligence

Former WBO champion Heather Hardy’s lawsuit against the New York Commission could redefine how boxing handles brain injury claims — but at what cost to the sport itself?

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Cecilia Brækhus walking away at sunset, holding her championship belt high above her head — symbolising retirement on her own terms and leaving boxing as a champion

Cecilia Brækhus Retires as a Two-Division Champion

Cecilia Brækhus ended her legendary career the way every fighter dreams — by going out on top. After defeating Ema Kozin to claim the WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles, she announced her retirement, leaving the sport as a two-division world champion. A true example of how to walk away with dignity, Brækhus retires from boxing before boxing could retire her.

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Landscape split image of Indian boxers at the World Championships: on the left, Nikhat Zareen celebrates victory in a blue vest, fist raised and smiling; on the right, Lovlina Borgohain in a red vest covers her face in disappointment. Caption text reads: “Indian Redemption and Disappointment: Zareen Triumphs, Lovlina Falters in World Championships.”

Indian Redemption and Disappointment: Zareen Triumphs, Lovlina Falters in World Championships

Nikhat Zareen lit up the Liverpool World Championships with a dominant 5–0 win, while Lovlina Borgohain suffered an early exit. It’s a tale of redemption and disappointment for India’s biggest boxing names—and a reminder of both the promise and pitfalls facing Indian boxing today.

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Lovlina Borgohain discrimination — digital news graphic with Lovlina Borgohain’s serious expression on the left, headline text “Lovlina Borgohain Speaks Out: Gender Bias in Indian Boxing Exposed” on a mustard yellow background.

Lovlina Borgohain Speaks Out: Gender Bias in Indian Boxing Exposed

Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has accused a senior Boxing Federation of India official of telling her to “shut up” and follow orders. In this opinion piece, we explore what her claims reveal about gender bias in Indian boxing — and why her stand could change the game for women’s sport in the country.

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Male and female boxers facing off in the ring, representing the mixed-gender boxing debate.

Blurring the Bell: Should Men and Women Ever Share the Ring?

The mixed-gender boxing debate has raged for years — but should men and women ever share the ring in a sanctioned fight? From ethics and safety to hype and governance, we take a fresh, honest look at one of boxing’s most controversial questions.

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