She's a Knockout!

This book provides a detailed history of women fighters—including wrestlers, MMA competitors, and boxers—and the different issues revolving around the fighters and their sports. She’s a Knockout! tells the stories of these extraordinary women, including boxer Laila Ali, Olympic wrestler Randi Miller, and Mixed Martial Arts phenom Debi Purcell, all of whom found success competing in their historically male sports. Featuring historical and current photographs, promotional posters, and exclusive interviews with professional fighters, this book delivers a detailed look into the struggles and triumphs of female fighters.

L.A. Jennings

Acknowledgments Preface: The Origin Story Introduction: Why We Fight Chapter 1: Fighting in the Georgian and Victorian Eras Chapter 2: American Women Join the Fight Chapter 3: Fighting as a Spectacle Chapter 4: The Fight to Fight Chapter 5: MMA Goes Mainstream Conclusion Bibliography Index About the Author