She's a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting Sports

She's a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting Sports

Womenâ€™s fighting sports have a rich and storied history. As far back as the eighteenth century, female fighters battled at varying levels, from county fairs to elite events. With new opportunities to compete in legitimate arenasâ€”from the Olympics and the Golden Gloves to wrestling tournaments and Ultimate Fighting Championshipsâ€”women are now able to fight in ways their predecessors never could. And though women today still often face the same derision their predecessors faced, their fortitude and determination has earned them respect from much of the fighting community.

In Sheâ€™s a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting Sports, L.A. Jennings chronicles the stories of these strong and resilient womenâ€”including wrestlers, mixed martial arts competitors, and boxersâ€”and the different issues they have encountered. Throughout the narrative, Jennings situates the stories of the female fighters in the culture of their time, revealing how women were often seen as objects of spectacle and ridicule before finally garnering admiration in the fighting world. The women featured in this book include Englandâ€™s â€œChampionessâ€ Elizabeth Stokes of the 1720s, American wrestler Cora Livingstone in the 1930s, and early MMA great Debi Purcell in the 2000s.

Featuring historical and contemporary photographs and exclusive interviews with professional fighters, this book delivers an in-depth look into the struggles and triumphs of female fighters. Fans of fighting sports, sports historians, and those interested in the history of women in sports will find this a fascinating and illuminating read.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 10 black & white halftones
ReleaseDate 2014-10-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781442236431

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	10 black & white halftones
ReleaseDate	2014-10-23
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781442236431

She's a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting Sports

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