11.   Unlike male boxers, most female boxers begin as adults, after working out with punching bags in fitness clubs or learning martial arts.

12.   Winning respect from such male peers is an obstacle that female boxers have to overcome, but they can, said Mooney.

13.   Past grand marshals have included actors Danny Aiello, Mr. T, Sherman Hemsley and female boxer Christy Martin.

14.   A female boxer is expected to make a full recovery after injuring her head in a bout and being placed in an induced coma.

15.   A female boxer is expected to make a full recovery from a serious head injury that required surgery.

16.   Female boxer Christy Martin will defend her crown against Daniella Somers of Belgium.

17.   Female boxers are getting more recognition and better competition, she said.

18.   Female boxer Christy Martin has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated and fought before a television audience of more than a million viewers.

19.   He said those worried about the health of female boxers should know a woman must have a medical exam before a bout, including a pregnancy test.

20.   The British board recently issued its first licence to a female boxer, Jane Couch, who is awaiting her first pro bout in Britain.