Tag: Pioneer boxer

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

Pioneer Boxer: JoAnn Hagen

JOANN HAGEN, a fighter in the fifties, was the only female to defeat Barbara Buttrick.    HAGEN was a tall, beautiful blond-haired woman.  She was very graceful in her movements when she boxed in the ring. Some interesting tidbits on Hagan (from The Police Gazette-June 1950), Hagen had appeared on the Steve Allen Show in November