This definitely needs to change. I've been boxing for seven years now and it has been such a good thing for me. I would tell anyone who is interested to just give it a go.
I have come up against some negative attitudes in the past which can be tough. When I first started boxing the club I was with sidelined me all the time. But joining my current club, which is run by my local housing association, was a real turning point. Now I can fight against anyone in my age group, whether they are male or female, and I've been given the chance to prove myself and show what I can achieve.
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