How Jackie Kallen broke barriers in the world of boxing
Jackie Kallen is often called the โFirst Lady of Boxing,โ but her reign of managing world champs didnโt begin with much fanfare. Kallenโs boxing career began during another barrier breaking role as a sports journalist in the 1970s. When she interviewed Tommy โThe Hitmanโ Hearns, Kallen fell in love with boxing. READ: How one woman is helping inspire students at Schoolcraft CollegeโJackie Kallen changed my life,โ McKart said. She had James โLights Outโ Toney and it was the hottest thing going.โโI knew from the beginning that he (McKart) would be a world champion.