Lesley Sackey says that boxing gave her the strength to overcome her past, and she wanted to create a space where other women could experience that same empowerment / Sabrina Siobhan Rohbock. Boxing ...

As a boxing instructor, I find that many of my clients take up the sport for its mental health benefits: It can serve as an outlet for releasing anger, reducing stress and increasing self-esteem.

Boxing has long been viewed as a male-dominated sport. It has taken years of struggle and persistent efforts behind the scenes for women to secure their place in competitive and professional boxing.