Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey defies norms to become Ghana’s first female boxing champion, despite her family’s initial pleas to quit. Hailing from Jamestown, a hub for boxing stars, Quartey proves boxing isn’t just for men.

They told her women shouldn’t box. Now she’s Ghana’s first female world champion

Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey defies norms to become Ghana’s first female boxing champion, despite her family’s initial pleas to quit. Hailing from Jamestown, a hub for boxing stars, Quartey proves boxing isn’t just for men.