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Sporting Witness
Sporting Witness
Fighting for women's boxing
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March 25, 2021
9 minutes
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In the 1980s, the American boxer, Gail Grandchamp, launched a long campaign for the right to take part in amateur competitions in the USA. Representing herself and raising money through part-time jobs, Gail was eventually successful in 1992 - blazing a trail for women boxers the world over. She spoke to Rebecca Kesby in 2016.
PHOTO: Gail Grandchamp squaring up (The Berkshire Eagle)