5 female Boxers to watch in London

TORONTO - On August 5 Olympic history will be made as the first ever women's boxing competition gets underway in London.Boxing was originally seen in the ancient Olympic games in the late 7th century BC and did not resurface in modern day Olympics until 1904.Three women's boxing events will be introduced into the 2012 London Olympic games, knocking the men's competition down from 11 events to 10.Global News took a look at 5 female boxers who will compete in the London Olympics.1. Mary Spencer, Women's Middle - CanadaMary Spencer from Windsor, Ontario, began boxing at the age of 17. A three-time world champion and an eight-time Canadian national champion, Spencer was named Canadian Boxer of the Year in 2007. She was given a wildcard spot in the 75-kilogram weight class for the Olympic games after an extended round of deliberations from an international panel.Twitter: @Canadianboxer2. Queen Underwood, Women's Light - USAQueen Underwood, from Washington, D.C., was introduced to the sport at the age of 19. Her qualification came with many hardships; after losing her third match at the worlds, Underwood only qualified after being selected by the Tripartite Commission who named her the most deserving of the nomination.Twitter: @QueenUnderwood3. Natasha Jonas, Women's Light - Great BritainNatasha Jonas, from Liverpool, started to box in efforts to lose weight. Her Olympic dreams were made a reality after she qualified by finishing as one of the top three lightweight fighters in her division. The buzz surrounding this hometown hero is growing, as she is considered a medal contender.Twitter: @TashaJonas4. Nicola Adams, Women's Fly - Great BritainNicola Adams, from Leeds, began boxing at the young age of 12. After winning silver at the 2007 European Championships, she would go on to become the first British woman to win a major boxing title in the flyweight category at the 2011 European Championships.Twitter: @NicolaAdams20125. Katie Taylor, Women's Light - IrelandKatie Taylor made a name for herself in boxing at an early age; at just 15 she fought in Ireland's first officially sanctioned women's fight. In 2008 she was named Female Boxer of the Year by the International Boxing Association.Twitter: @KatieTaylor_Read it on Global News: Global Montreal | 5 female boxers to watch in London