Amateur women’s boxing is still in its infancy but the sport has already made huge strides. Since being recognized in 1993, women pugilists have staged national championships and international ...

The boxing gloves may be pink, but the competition is fierce. “You know we live in a patriarchal sort of society, so when a girl can be on the same level as a guy, I think it means a lot ...

More significantly, she is a 15-year-old Muslim girl who is as devout as she is dedicated and she wants to wear a hijab, a headcovering for Muslim women, under her boxing headgear and uniform.

The International Boxing Association has announced that it is banning headgear in amateur boxing competitions in an effort to reduce concussions, The Wall Street Journal reported. Beginning June 1 ...

When it comes to boxing, safety is paramount, and selecting the right headgear is an essential part of ensuring you stay protected in the ring. Whether you're a seasoned fighter or just starting ...

Let’s take off headgear in amateur boxing, argued the January 2011 issue of Ring Magazine. “Its introduction in the 1980s made casual fans stop caring, and it utterly killed any television ...

For the first time in over 30 years, male boxers at the Olympics are not wearing headgear. More than three years ago, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) ruled that boxers were more likely ...

A major sports federation has mandated banning headgear in amateur boxing competition in an effort to reduce concussions and head trauma, a decision that is thought to be a first in the sports world.