Warriors of a feminine persuasion

There is nothing of the light touch in these fighters who are competing asmuch with themselves as with others

Forget the lipstick, the mascara and that lovely new dress, but do bring those gloveswith you-we're off to the gymfor a fewrounds of boxing.

As white-collar boxing becomes popular in China, women seem to be just as willing as men to dish out jabs, hooks and undercuts-and, of course, to be on the receiving end - as a way of becoming or staying lean and fit.