The ‘sweet science’ is for women too

Regarding “Trading punches,” about boxing and Wall Street (Jan. 28):

I’m always happy (and not a little amused) to read articles about people discovering the joys associated with the many aspects of boxing. But I would have been even more delighted if Walter Hamilton had pointed out that there are plenty of women now “trading punches” right alongside the men.

I am a 60-something single white woman. I took up a study of the “sweet science” many years ago -- not only to learn how to defend myself and release tension but also to learn about the Latino population of Los Angeles, which made up the bulk of the people hitting the heavy bags and sparring.

At that time “boxercise” didn’t exist, and there certainly were no white males (or females) standing alongside me.

Public and private gyms throughout the country now offer boxing as a workout -- and it’s a multicultural experience for men and women.

Ruth Kramer Ziony

Los Feliz