Cat, a woman who fought back

Duration: 25

Year Published: 1978

Creator: Films inc.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A profile of female exhibition boxer Cathy Cat Davis. Challenged by the demands of training and a strong desire to win, she fights with conviction in the ring and in the legislative arena to abolish laws that have prevented women from fighting in the ring professionally. The 24-year-old boxer takes on the New York State Athletic Commission, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali who insist that the ring is no place for a woman. , 'Cat' Davis defies preconceptions of what a woman boxer might be. Challenged by the harsh demands of training, she is motivated by a strong desire to win. She fights with conviction and courage both in the ring and in the legislative arena to strike down laws that have prevented women from boxing professionally.

Complete Record: A profile of female exhibition boxer Cathy Cat Davis. Challenged by the demands of training and a strong desire to win, she fights with conviction in the ring and in the legislative arena to abolish laws that have prevented women from fighting in the ring professionally. The 24-year-old boxer takes on the New York State Athletic Commission, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali who insist that the ring is no place for a woman. , 'Cat' Davis defies preconceptions of what a woman boxer might be. Challenged by the harsh demands of training, she is motivated by a strong desire to win. She fights with conviction and courage both in the ring and in the legislative arena to strike down laws that have prevented women from boxing professionally.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.