We here at Notinhalloffame.com are fascinated with the creation of new Halls of Fame (especially since we have made two of our own). As such we are very curious to see how the new International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame will grow now that they have named their first ever Class.
The inaugural Class of 2014 includes the following six women:
Barbara Buttrick, an English pioneer in the sport who competed in the Flyweight and Bantamweight division and stood an inch under five feet. She had an unverified record of 30-1-1, and was recognized in 1957 as the first ever women’s boxing champion when she defeated Phyllis Kugler in a match in San Antonio by unanimous decision.
Bonnie Canino spent sixteen years as a Kickboxer and Boxer in the late 80’s and 90’s. Canino held the WIBF and IFBA Featherweight Titles and had an 11 and 4 Boxing record.
Christy Martin might very well be considered the headliner of the inaugural class. Martin signed with Don King and became the most famous female boxer of her day. In the eyes of many, her pugilistic prowess legitimized female boxing. Martin retired with a record of 49-7-3 with 31 Knockouts.
Regina Halmich was born in Germany and competed for fifteen years from 1993 to 2007. She was the first Continental European Female Boxing superstar and she won three IFBA Titles in three different weight classes. Halmich finished her career with a record of 54-1-1.
Lucia Rijker was born in the Netherlands and has been referred to as the most dangerous woman in the world by multiple publications. She starred as a Kickboxer and would later become undefeated in the boxing realm amassing a 17 and 0 record.
Jo-Ann Hagen is inducted posthumously and is one of the early pioneers of Women’s Boxing.
The ceremony will take place on July 10th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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