The article contains this important observation regarding women's participation in male-dominated sports:
"One of the biggest things researchers are finding that keeps girls engaged in sports is access to their heroes and mentors—even if it's just seeing them."
Frequent depiction of women in sport in the media is a key factor for public acceptance and individual participation. Put another way, people's opinions on women in sport are swayed by the normalization of women in sport. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
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| Photographer Working Ringside |
It follows that the best ways to connect people with female boxing is for inspirational stories and illuminating images to be shared and made more prominent in the media.
Boxing has become extremely popular as a form of exercise for women for a whole host of good reasons. But we have a way to go. Acceptance of, and participation levels in, competitive boxing for women still needs to grow to the point that these two measures are similar for both men and women. It is exciting to see growth in women's only boxing events.
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| The Sweet Science Boxing Club in Atlanta, Ga Hosts their 2nd Annual Atlanta Classic USA Boxing Women's Only Tournament |
The title of this article is probably too limited and could be better reworded. But this doesn't detract from the importance that more images of women participating in the sport will play in the popularization of women's boxing.
It is important that news organizations give women's fights proper coverage.
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| Exciting featherweight prospect Amy Timlin stalked her opponent round the ring, carefully picking her shots and was awarded a points victory in her professional boxing debut Roz Mari Sylanova |
Female Boxing Now promotes female boxing through words but also has several photo galleries. Hopefully, the images increase interest in this great sport for spectators and provide motivation for participants. Click here to check out the Photo Albums at Female Boxing Now.
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