Dozens of Victorian women took part in bouts of boxing, study reveals

Academic Dr Grace Di Méo identified 162 prize fights between 1850 and 1900 that involved women either fighting each other or other men. Female fighters would often partially strip for the bouts.

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Vintage images reveal the bizarre history of female boxing where women fought their opponents in full Victorian dress

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Vintage images reveal the bizarre history of female boxing where women fought their opponents in full Victorian dress