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Boxing Pioneer Cecilia Brækhus Retires as Champion at 43
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Cecilia Brækhus retires after her final fight with Ema Kozin in Norway.
- At 43, she is the first undisputed women's world champion and barrier-breaker.
- Born in Colombia, raised in Norway, she faced a boxing ban through 2014.
- In Germany she advanced, earned the 'First Lady' nickname, and defended 25 titles, while noting ongoing gender bias.
