It's given me a whole new perspective as a spectator, and certainly it makes the sport more enjoyable. If I thought about it a lot, dwelled on the possibilities, I suppose it would make a difference in the way I fight. But I don't think about it. But the activity still is very strenous, Miss Ludian points out. Although the basics of boxing are the same for men or women, several notable differences do appear, in addition to the shortened rounds.
Women also wear shirts and breast protectors.
In the latter category, Miss Ludian felt the devices did not offer what she needed. So she designed her own, a modified version of the standard karate chest protector. I just use the quilted cotton vest, cut off short, with pads added in front to fortify the chest plate. That's nothing to what the men get in major matches, but it's good for a preliminary bout. More than anything, I want to buy a ranch, where I can keep and ride my horses.