Month: July 1980

Pioneer Boxing: Nancy Thompson

  Nancy Thompson, “Little Rock” as she was called around the 5th Avenue Boxing Gym, 5’2″, 112 pounds who fought in the 1980’s. As the San Diego Tribute reported in July of 1980, “She gets into the ring and mises it with the men.  If she can’t find any women who want to trade left

Pioneer Boxers: Louise Loo – photos/story by Jack Pokress

Permission given by Jack Pokress/photos and story – original document in WBAN Archive Files/ WWB Glove, July 1980  Louise is the Frisco Kid.  Born in San Francisco 20 years ago, 5’2″ and eyes of blue and packs a powerhouse punch in both hands.  Known as the Frisco Kid, Louise Loo is a Bantanweight Champion in

Ratings: July 1, 1980 – WBB Glove

  WBAN has many documents from magazines that show the ratings that were published in the past.  As you seen by 1980, there were only six weight classes for the female boxers.  The following document that you are viewing came from the WBB Glove Magazine, in the July 1980 issue.  We have published the fight