Escape Artist

The first female boxing gym in NYC // Reese Scott


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"Every day I was told this is a man's world. You don't belong here."
- Reese Scott, Founder Women's World of Boxing

For 19 years, Reese had a rock star career as a creative in the publishing industry. However, what seemed amazing from the outside did not reflect how she felt inside. Reese was battling depression.

One day, she walks into a boxing gym. The coach did not want to train her. Not only were there no women in boxing at the time, but also she weighted more than 220 pounds.

Today, Reese runs Women's World of Boxing, the first and only all female boxing gym in New York city. This is the inspiring story of a woman who made it in a world where she was told she does not belong.

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Escape ArtistBy Alex Nick

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