Top Ten reasons why women’s boxing is as good as men’s boxing

Women’s boxing is on the rise. Talents such as Katie Taylor and Nicola Adams are real figure heads for the sport, bringing much attention to the women's side of the sport. Here are ten reasons why more people should be watching women’s boxing and why it is just as good as men’s:

1. It can be argued that the technique of women’s boxers is superior to that of mens boxing. Instead of relying on strength and power, it seems that women focus more on the timing and technical element of the sport. This could be due to the fact that women have tended to stay in the amateur ranks for longer, as there is less of an incentive to turn professional.   
2. It is becoming bigger and better. Recently there has been an influx in the number of television broadcasters showing women’s boxing. Having already seen some thrilling encounters who knows what the future holds for women’s boxing.
3. The same rules are applied to both men’s and women’s boxing. Why would you not enjoy watching women’s boxing? The same ring, the same sized gloves and the same excitement. It is essentially the same as men’s boxing. Two people in a ring, with gloves on, punching each other.  
4. Women’s boxing is yet to be plagued by the vast amounts of money surrounding boxing. There is an element of purity instead as there is not really any brash pre-fight hype, or personal trash talk. The fighters involved actually want to be there just to fight. This is refreshing and makes a change from typical pre-fight rituals…  
5. Although women have been boxing since as early as the eighteenth century, 2012 was the first time that women’s boxing was accepted into the Olympics. This saw a giant leap in the participation of the sport amongst young women. This suggests that more talent will start to come through the ranks and that a higher quality of female fighters will make their way to the ring.
6. Women’s boxing shows how much of an important role the Olympics and amateur boxing play in creating talents and real boxers instead of brawlers. Amanda Coulson, a retired women’s boxer described amateur boxing as ‘a physical game of chess.’ As women tend to stay in the amateurs for longer, it can be said that this will translate into the pro ranks. This means that we will be seeing some real boxing skill instead of just glorified bar fights.   
7. There are still large amounts of inequality infecting the sport. If more people start to watch and get involved with women’s boxing then this will decrease. There is no reason why men should be getting more money, sponsorship and coverage. If the boxing population can collectively get behind these female fighters then the stereotype that ‘boxing is for men’ can be KO’d.
8. The sport now has a number of well established role models. Katie Taylor has won the WBA World Female Lightweight Title and has been looking to inspire more women to lace up their gloves. The fact that a success such as Katie Taylor has achieved so much shows how credible the sport is and why more people should all be watching it.
9. All of the positives of women’s boxing has to be done in two minute rounds with a maximum of ten of these rounds per fight. This is a real contrast to the twelve, three minute rounds that men fight. This has to change. When it does, it will only be a good thing, as the fans will be able to watch a high quality of boxing for a longer time.
10. Finally, women’s boxing is just as good as men’s, because it is. Watch it! It is clear that it is at the same standard as men’s and that it is just as entertaining. The fan base is growing and it won’t be long until women and men’s boxing are viewed as being equal.