Book Launch Party! The Promise of Women's Boxing

Join us at the historic and world renowned Gleason's Gym as we celebrate the women of the boxing ring and Malissa Smith's launch of her new book, The Promise of Women's Boxing: A Momentous New Era for the Sweet Science.

The book launch event will feature a Women's Boxing Forum: Has the Promise Been Met? Author and filmmaker, Raquel Cepeda will moderate the discussion, including such luminaries as Alicia "Slick" Ashley, Maureen "The Real Million Dollar Baby" Shea, Shelly "Shelito's Way" Vincent, Alicia "The Empress" Napoleon-Espinosa, "Queen" Ronica Jeffrey, and the preeminent female referee of the ring, Sparkle Lee.

Set in the main boxing ring, the forum will be followed by a reading and brief Q & A with author Malissa Smith, followed by a book signing, birthday cake, and dancing to a curated playlist.

The Promise of Women's Boxing details the exciting period from the 2012 Olympics through the true “million-dollar baby” women’s super-fights of 2022 and beyond. Rich in content, the stories that emerge focus on boxing stars, new and old, important battles, and the challenges women still face in boxing.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gleason's Gym, 130 Water Street, Brooklyn, United States