The 1980s were a golden era for the middleweight category in boxing. A group of talented and charismatic fighters elevated this division to heights never seen before and unmatched since.

Say hello to the Marvin Hagler of women’s boxing. Like Marvelous Marvin, Caroline Dubois is right-handed but fights as a southpaw. And just like him, the right-hand jab snaps your head back like ...