All-time boxing greats: Top 5 best female boxers in history

Female boxers are proving that they deserve the spotlight just as much if not more than men. Here’s a look at the top five all-time boxing greats.

If you need proof that gender inequality exists, look at professional sports. Women are consistently paid much less than men. Boxing might be the worst in terms of the pay gap between men and women.

All-time boxing greats should be recognized regardless of gender, but some of the best female boxers have been largely ignored or forgotten.

Women’s boxing doesn’t have the historical longevity of men’s boxing, but that’s also a sign of longstanding gender inequality.

Currently, women’s boxing is undergoing a renaissance. Boxers like Claressa Shields, Cecilia Braekhus, Katie Taylor, Jessica McCaskill, and Mikaela Mayer are capturing the public’s attention because of their fighting skills, entertaining bouts, and warrior spirit. It’s about time that women received the same respect as men. They’re fighting for it harder than ever.

The fight for equality in boxing stretches back decades, and the pioneers deserve a ton of credit. They helped get the ball rolling on women’s inclusion in boxing. Gendered stereotypes are being demolished punch by punch.

There’s progress being made, but female boxers are still vastly underpaid in comparison to men. Major promotional companies like Matchroom Boxing and Top Rank are starting to feature women as headliners.

There are some fantastic female fighters today, but many of them have more to accomplish before they can break into the ranks of the women featured on this list. Here are FanSided’s top 5 best female boxers in history, ranked in no particular order.