THE FIRST WOMAN AND FIRST BLACK WOMAN THAT WAS GRANTED AN PROFESSIONAL BOXING LICENSE IN NY:
Jackie Tonawanda was the first female boxer to become a member of Ring 8 (the Veterans Boxing Association) and to be inducted into their Hall of Fame, as well as the Madison Square Garden’s Hall of Fame. She has even been honored outside of the ring, thanks to her wide support for such charitable causes as Athletes Against Drunk
Driving.
Tonawanda passed away in 2009 after a long battle with colon cancer.
Jackie Tonawanda was the first female boxer to become a member of Ring 8 (the Veterans Boxing Association) and to be inducted into their Hall of Fame, as well as the Madison Square Garden’s Hall of Fame. She has even been honored outside of the ring, thanks to her wide support for such charitable causes as Athletes Against Drunk
Driving.
Tonawanda passed away in 2009 after a long battle with colon cancer.