More Than The Score - Cecilia Braekhus: 'The First Lady' of boxing

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Cecilia Braekhus is the first woman in history to unify all four belts, the first to headline a professional show in Norway and a fighter whose influence helped scrap a 33-year ban on boxing - for both men and women - in her homeland. Her achievements have earned her the nickname of the "The First Lady" of boxing. The 44 year old tells BBC Sport's Kal Sajad that becoming world champion helped change attitudes towards the sport in Norway.

We also hear from her fellow trailblazer in women's boxing, Natasha Jonas. The former two-weight world champion joins John Bennett and Ade Adedoyin to discuss the Norwegian's legacy and the changes she's personally lived through in the sport.

Published on Monday, 20th October 2025.

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