These Girls Can

Women's boxing is gaining momentum, but significant challenges remain. The contributions of female coaches are often overlooked, and many women hesitate to even step into a gym due to its male-dominated environment. Change is essential, and we’re committed to encouraging more girls to join the sport.

From May to September 2020, we interviewed key figures in boxing, starting intentionally with a female coach. We spoke with three female coaches/boxers who shared consistent insights:

1. They are frequently the only women in their gyms.

2. They’ve either led or participated in women-only boxing sessions.

3. They wanted access to boxing just like their male counterparts.

At Boxing Saves Lives, we’re dedicated to dismantling these grassroots barriers. We run girls only sessions in schools and a womens and girls only sessions in Bellator Boxing in Luton each Saturday.  We aim to make gyms safe and welcoming for women—an open door for all.

To achieve this, we have shifted perceptions from the ground up, celebrated diversity in the sport, and embraced differences.