Amy Yuratovac

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Amy Yuratovac
Born (1982-12-07) December 7, 1982 (age 42)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Boxing record
Total fights9
Wins6
Wins by KO6
Losses3

Amy Yuratovac (born December 7, 1982) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2009 and challenged for the WBA and WBC female welterweight titles in 2009.

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Professional career

Yuratovac debuted in July 2005 and won her first five bouts by technical knockout.[ citation needed ] She then suffered her first loss to Christy Martin [1] but rebounded with a win over Jasmine Davis.[ citation needed ] Yuratovac unsuccessfully challenged Cecilia Brækhus for the WBA and WBC world female welterweight titles on 30 May 2009, losing by unanimous decision. [2]

Professional boxing record

9 fights6 wins3 losses
By knockout60
By decision03
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
9Loss6–3 Flag of Norway.svg Cecilia Brækhus UD10May 30, 2009 Flag of Finland.svg Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, FinlandFor WBA and WBC female welterweight titles
8Loss6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Mia St. John MD8Jun 14, 2008 Flag of Mexico.svg Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant WBC International female welterweight title
7Win6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jasmine DavisTKO1 (6), 1:05Oct 13, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
6Loss5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Christy Martin UD6Jun 2, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Cas, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg KeLah PollariTKO2 (4), 1:39Sep 1, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Park, Whiting, Indiana, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Crystal MartinTKO1 (4), 1:43Jul 22, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly JacksonTKO1 (4), 1:48Feb 28, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ebony TeagueTKO1 (4), 1:25Nov 3, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ebony TeagueTKO3 (4), 1:37Jul 13, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.


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References

  1. "Martin wins by decision over Yuratovac". womenboxing.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  2. "Braekhus retains title". wbaboxing.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.