On a landmark night for female sport, the biggest fight in the history of women’s boxing delivered an absolute epic.
Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall took to the ring at the O2 Arena in London to complete a wonderful occasion, the first time an all-female card has graced a major venue, and 20,000 fans, plus countless watching on TV, were treated to something special.
About 200 years ago, only men were allowed to enjoy sports because women were deemed too prim and proper to engage in such activities. It is not until the advent of the 20th century that empowered women began to prove to the world that they, too, can prevail in the world of sports. Throughout history, emboldened female athletes have made their names known. Most of them aim to inspire young girls...
