Girls Just Wanna Box - Blog

coaching kristina showing teen girl boxers how to wrap hands for boxing

Why is boxing education so important?

Photo credit: Denise Meltzer Coach: @kjem (Kristina Ejem)  with  TEEN GJWB CLASS ed·u·ca·tion (ĕj′ə-kā′shən)⁠n.⁠1. Th... more

female boxers in the ring post sparring at boxing ontario tournament

Boxing mentorship -what are they and how can they help?

men·tor (mĕn′tôr′, -tər)⁠n.⁠1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher. 2. Mentor Greek Mythology Odysseus's trusted... more

A women in black holds up her index finger signing #1. Another women in the middle in blue boxing gear is in a fighting stance. A man beside her holding up his fist dressed in black.

The definition of an Amateur Boxer - do you want to box for FUN or for REAL?

am·a·teur (aməCHər)⁠n.1. a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a profession... more

Yvette Raposo - female ring announcer in the ring with a microphone

Female Annoucers in boxing? - Rare, but they do exist!

Female Ring Announcer & TEAM GJWB member: Yvette Raposo an·nounc·HER (ə-noun′sər)⁠n.⁠One that announces, especia... more

GJWB ambassador Lee Smith in the ring with two female boxers

The third (WO)man in the ring & corner (Official & Cutman)

Official: Lee Smith (TEAM GJWB member) Photo credit: Boxing Ontario Boxing official: The third (WO)man in the ring.... more

gjwb ambassador and professional fighter: carolyn redmond fighting against her opponent

Professional vs Amateur boxer - what is the difference?

Carolyn Redmond (TEAM GJWB member) vs Gisela Noemi Luna Photo credit: Jeff Lockhart n. Professional boxing - boxing f... more