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Pioneering female fighters fought aggressively against these "freak show" setups. Famous Dublin boxer Deidre Gogarty was told in 1991 that fighting topless would get her mainstream exposure. She fiercely refused, stating that boxing was a sport, not a spectacle. Her resistance, alongside many others, eventually helped push athletic commissions to sanction legitimate women's boxing with proper athletic wear. 📜 Standard Boxing Rules vs. Novelty Fights topless boxing
Outside of mainstream sports, the term has historically been associated with controversial entertainment venues, particularly in the late 20th century. Boxing, boxing, topless / Mahiro Stand up Title