WITH reference to Julian Pilling's query (Letters, November 11), regarding lady boxers, it is certainly correct that lady boxers were included in the 1904 St Louis Olympics when boxing was introduced.
It was, however, as a demonstration, as only the men's boxing continued up until today.
RAY SMITH, Whalley Road, Langho.
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