Female Boxers Drop Gloves to Make Art for Charity

My friends and I were drinking the other night. That’s not very enlightening, or unusual, but we did come up with a theory that I felt was a bit of both. We decided that when it all boils down to it, there are only two kinds of lesbians. The ones that have a hard exterior, but inside they’re just soft as marshmallows; and the ones that have a soft exterior, but inside they’re tough as nails.

All of us admitted we fell solidly into one or the other of those categories. It was further drunkedly determined that you could be pals with the ones that were like you, but ended up in bed with those that were opposite—either way you got to appreciate both sides of that coin. For that reason this next story is going to appeal to both the hard hitting and soft creative sides…

15 women boxers from Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y. have dropped their gloves and picked up art in the name of charity. New York Mosaic artist, Grace Baley trains at Gleason’s and invited the female boxers to explore their creative side. September 26^th and 27^th the gym will be converted into a gallery to showcase their art as well as the work of 20 other artists.

The boxers will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to a community group called Girls For Gender Equality (GCE); an organization dedicated to the physical, psychological, social and economic development of girls and women.

“We wanted to donate the money to an organization that empowers girls in sports,” said Baley.”

Camille Currie, ranked 2^nd in USA boxing was enthusiastic about contributing. “Not only would I have the chance to try something new like mosaic art but knowing that my efforts would be donated to GCE was a great opportunity.

“It was truly a wonderful experience for us female boxers to volunteer our time and come together in one room to explore our artistic side outside the ring,” said Keisher McLeod-Wells, a 12-time championship-winning boxer.

“They’re not amateur looking at all,” critiqued Baley. “You’re getting a good piece of art.”

Hard as nails, boxer exterior…soft and artistic center.

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