For the first time ever women are able to compete in boxing at the London Olympics. Boxing is a tough and demanding sport.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced today the first three women ever to represent Team GB in boxing at the Olympic Games, Savannah Marshall, Nicola Adams and Natasha Jonas.

GB’s Savannah Marshall has ensured her place in history as she became Britain’s first-ever female amateur boxing world champion with victory in the gold-medal match at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships in China...

Natasha Jonas and Nicola Adams have become the first female British boxers to qualify for the Olympic Games after reaching the World Championships semis.

Britain’s Savannah Marshall took a major step towards qualifying for London 2012 with a superb victory in round two of the World Championships yesterday.

GB Boxing has selected Nicola Adams, Natasha Jonas (pictured) and Savannah Marshall for the 2012 International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships in China next month, in an event that acts as the sole qualifier for...