What an Amazing night!!! Being inducted into International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame was a big honor for me in Las Vegas. It was so nice to meet my old friends again after many, many years, and meeting all the incredible women boxers that were at the event. I was all alone as a women boxer in 1992 when I first came to the USA, so it was so GREAT to see so many women in boxing sport today. It really warmed my heart.
Helga Risoy was a pioneer of women’s professional boxing. She started with karate/kick-boxing and boxing in the late 70's, and ultimately ended up as a World Champion in kick-boxing in Berlin, Germany. Following her victory she left her native country of Norway and moved to Los Angeles, CA. With determination and consistency she managed against all odds to help start a new sport for women. Over a long period of time with meetings, large phone bills, and hard training she finally manage to get her first professional boxing match in 1993. The venue was Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas. Read her story...
