After 30 years in the boxing world as a publicist, manager, and promoter, Kallen has been dubbed "The First Lady of Boxing."
Having managed six champions, including James "Lights Out" Toney and Bronco McKart, she was twice nominated as Manager of the Year. She was recently awarded the prestigious Aileen Eaton Award for Lifetime Achievement from the World Boxing Hall of Fame and was inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame. Her life story inspired the Paramount film Against the Ropes starring Meg Ryan. Kallen was Associate Producer of the film and made a cameo appearance. She is currently co-producing a boxing movie called "Five Good Years," written and directed by Bruce Reisman.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot and Against The Ropes!
Read and watch how Jackie Kallen rises to the top in a male-dominated sport to become known as "The First Lady of Boxing."