By Bernie McCoy – March 4, 2005 (MAR 4) What did “Million Dollar Baby” do for the sport of Women’s boxing? It set the stage for what could be the biggest and most lucrative fight in the sport. The movie, first and foremost, established Lucia Rijker as the new “face” of Women’s boxing. Before the
By Adam Pollack – March 4, 2005 1837 – Donald Walker’s book, Exercise for Ladies, warns women against horseback riding, because it deforms the lower part of the body. 1885 – The Association of Collegiate Alumnae publishes a study which concludes that “…it is sufficient to say that female [college] graduates…do not seem to show, ..any
(MAR 4, 2005) What did “Million Dollar Baby” do for the sport of Women’s boxing? It set the stage for what could be the biggest and most lucrative fight in the sport. The movie, first and foremost, established Lucia Rijker as the new “face” of Women’s boxing. Before the movie “hit big” Rijker was primarily