Women's boxing has come a long way in its decades-old quest for legitimacy.Once derided as a sideshow to men's pugilism, it's since been adopted by the International Olympic Committee, major promoters, and even pay-per-view audiences. And with 2022's main event in New York, women's boxing finally headlined a fight card at the sport's mecca, Madison Square Garden.But now, with the rise of influencer boxing – a circus-like niche within the sport that features social media celebrities and even adult film stars – female fighters are once again battling for legitimacy. The trend has already resulted in a pair of opponents performatively at a pre-fight weigh-in, not to mention one OnlyFans model after a recent victory.
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