It's not too late for women's boxing and its skillful practitioners like Sidoroff. The sport can eventually gain legitimate status. For this to happen, the work must start at the amateur level. Many women are turning pro after only a handful of amateur fights. In return many professionals don't fight like professionals at all.
Mismatches are common and a general lack of polish and experience are evident in many bouts.
For now, women's boxing is a work in progress. Fighters like Margaret Sidoroff will continue to wake up at an ungodly hours to pound heavy bags and do necessary roadwork. The hope being that with enough hard work and dedication, the media and the fans will one day take women's boxing as seriously as she does. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.