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After running through the U.S. Olympic trials undefeated, Queen Underwood took a little time to celebrate and now is focused on keeping her streak alive at worlds.

The president of the Amateur International Boxing Association said women boxers will not be forced to wear skirts, an issue that has divided the boxing community.

After slugging away for years in the unglamorous ranks of amateur women's boxing, Marlen Esparza was thrilled when her sport finally became an Olympic one.

Five-time U.S. lightweight boxing champion Queen Underwood was considering turning pro when she learned women's boxing would be added to the 2012 Games. Now, she's focused on this week's Olympic trials, and ready to earn her spot for London.

As a little girl, Taversha Norwood had Olympic dreams ... as a gymnast. The dream is still there, but the sport is totally different: She ducks into the ring for boxing bouts, hoping the sport carries her all the way to London.

Champion boxer Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton has been taking her latest swings outside the ring as she knocks down the doors of inequality.

Our writer journeyed to East Africa to meet an unlikely group practicing the sweet science.

Always looking for a new challenge, Maureen Shea found her calling in the ring. As the number of wins continue to climb, Shea's reputation as the knockout queen grows.

The cycling offseason gives Kathryn Bertine time to call out the absurdities plaguing female athletes. Here's the latest: a dress code in women's boxing.

Women Boxers in Uganda

Being the victim of abuse fueled her Olympic boxing dream. Now she hopes to win gold and use her platform to help others.

If you want to be a better athlete, step into the ring. One boxing trainer explains how the sport can improve your game, no matter what you play.

Muhammad and Laila, Mario and Diana, Michael and Maya. In honor of Father's Day, espnW takes a look at some of the top father-daughter duos in sports.

Women's boxing will be reinstated in the 2012 Olympics and the U.S. has a pair of power-punching sisters, LaTonya King and Monaya Patterson, battling to make the team in separate weight classes.

Nike field reporter Gevrina Seferaj recently caught up with U.S. taekwondo athletes Nia Abdallah and Charlotte Craig and U.S. boxer Marlen Esparza to chat about their training regimens and the kind of mental preparations needed to kick some butt.

Pro boxer and elementary school teacher Sonya "The Scholar" Lamonakis educates espnW on life as a female fighter.