Anne Sophie Mathis

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Anne Sophie Mathis
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Anne Sophie Mathis and Zinedine Hameur-Lain in 2016
Born (1977-07-23) 23 July 1977 (age 47)
Nancy, France
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins27
Wins by KO23
Losses4
Draws1
No contests1

Anne Sophie Mathis (born 23 July 1977) is a French former professional boxer who competed between 1995 and 2016. She held world titles in two weight division; the WBA female super-lightweight from 2006 to 2008; the WBC female super-lightweight title in 2008; and the WIBF and WIBA welterweight titles in 2011. She also challenged once for the WBO female light-middleweight title in 2014 and the undisputed welterweight title in 2016 against Cecilia Brækhus. [1] She is best known for her knockout win over Holly Holm in 2011 and is considered one of the biggest punchers in the history of women's boxing. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Career

Beating her compatriot Myriam Lamare on 2 December 2006 at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, she became the women's WBA super Lightweight Champion. [6] On 29 June 2007, she successfully defended her title in a rematch against.[ citation needed ]

On 2 December 2011 she beat Holly Holm by seventh-round knockout in Albuquerque. [7] However, she lost her belts in a rematch against Holm in a unanimous decision on 15 June 2012 [8] and failed to capture the WBA, WBC and WBO championship belts against Cecilia Brækhus on 22 September 2012. [9]

Mathis went on to win the vacant WBF Super Welterweight title against Yahaira Hernandez on 1 June 2013 by fifth round stoppage. [10]

On 26 July 2014, she put her newly acquired WBF title on the line and attempted to gain the vacant WBO Super Welterweight title against Christina Hammer. This bout resulted in a controversial disqualification of Mathis which was later overruled to No Contest with many arguing that Mathis was robbed of a KO victory. [11]

On 1 October 2016, Mathis challenged Cecilia Brækhus for the WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO and IBO female welterweight titles in Oslo, Norway, losing by stoppage in the second round. [12] [13]

Mathis was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021. [14] [15]

Professional boxing record

33 fights27 wins4 losses
By knockout232
By decision42
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
33Loss27–4–1 (1) Cecilia Brækhus TKO2 (10), 1:041 Oct 2016 The Spectrum, Oslo, NorwayFor WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and IBO welterweight titles
32Draw27–3–1 (1)Oxandia CastilloSD1027 Feb 2015Espace Venise, Sarcelles, FranceRetained WBF light-middleweight title
31NC27–3 (1) Christina Hammer NC5 (10)26 Jul 2014 Anhalt Arena, Dessau, GermanyRetained WBF light-middleweight title;
For vacant WBO female light-middleweight title;
Originally DQ win for Hammer after Mathis disqualified for rabbit punches,
later ruled no contest due to incorrect referee decision
30Win27–3Yahaira HernandezTKO5 (10), 1:591 Jun 2013Salle Roger Boileau, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, FranceWon vacant WBF light-middleweight title
29Loss26–3 Cecilia Brækhus UD1022 Sep 2012Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, DenmarkFor WBA, WBC, and WBO welterweight titles
28Loss26–2 Holly Holm UD1015 Jun 2012Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USLost IBA, and WBF welterweight titles
27Win26–1 Holly Holm KO7 (10), 1:382 Dec 2011Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USWon vacant IBA welterweight title
26Win25–1 Cindy Serrano UD101 Oct 2011Salle Mermoz, Yutz, FranceRetained WIBA, and WBF welterweight titles;
Won vacant WIBF welterweight title
25Win24–1Olivia BoudoumaTKO5 (10)23 Jun 2011Salle Jean Roure, Les Pennes-Mirabeau, FranceWon vacant WIBA, and WBF welterweight titles
24Win23–1 Duda Yankovich TKO3 (10)29 Apr 2011Espace Roger Boisrame, Pontault-Combault, France
23Win22–1Diane SchwachhoferTKO2 (8)11 Feb 2011Palais des Sports, Saint-Quentin, France
22Win21–1 Angel McKenzie TKO4 (6)4 Dec 2010Salle Roger Boileau, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France
21Win20–1Mihaela DraganTKO1 (6)26 Nov 2010Gymnase du Clos de l'Arche, Noisy-le-Grand, France
20Win19–1 Belinda Laracuente UD1022 Nov 2008Les Vielles Forges, Les Mazures, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
19Win18–1Ana PascalTKO3 (10)8 Mar 2008 Palais des sports St Symphorien, Metz, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title;
Won vacant WBC, and WIBF light-welterweight titles
18Win17–1 Jane Couch TKO2 (6)8 Dec 2007La Palestre, Le Cannet, France
17Win16–1 Myriam Lamare MD1029 Jun 2007 Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
16Win15–1Borislava GoranovaKO4 (6)26 May 2007Salle Roger Boileau, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France
15Win14–1Olga BojareTKO2 (6)28 Apr 2007Salle de l'Hotel de Ville, Villerupt, France
14Win13–1 Myriam Lamare TKO7 (10)2 Dec 2006 Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy, Paris, FranceRetained European light-welterweight title;
Won WBA light-welterweight title
13Win12–1Borislava GoranovaTKO5 (6)14 Oct 2006Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France
12Win11–1Oksana CernikovaTKO3 (6)4 Feb 2006 Longuyon, France
11Win10–1Nathalie ToroTKO9 (10)29 Oct 2005Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, FranceWon European light-welterweight title
10Win9–1Larysa BerezenkoTKO5 (6)19 Mar 2005 Metz, France
9Win8–1Borislava GoranovaTKO6 (6)27 Nov 2004 Hussigny-Godbrange, France
8Win7–1Daniela DavidTKO3 (6)24 Sep 2004Matoury, French Guiana
7Win6–1Alexandra VajdovaTKO1 (6)11 Jun 2004 Palais des Sports, Nancy, France
6Win5–1Daniela DavidTKO6 (6)26 May 2004 Matoury, French Guiana
5Win4–1Daniela DavidTKO6 (6)17 Apr 2004Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France
4Win3–1Larysa BerezenkoPTS627 Feb 2004 Hyères, France
3Win2–1Katalin CsehiTKO2 (6)6 Dec 2003 Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France
2Loss1–1Marischa SjauwTKO5 (10)18 Nov 1995 Landgraaf, Netherlands
1Win1–0Erika SzegediTKO1 (4)21 Oct 1995 Eger, Hungary

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References

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  2. ↑ "The Betrayal of Holly Holm". Boxing.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
  3. ↑ "Video: Holly Holm Brutally Knocked Out by Anne Sophie Mathis". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
  4. ↑ "Anne Sophie Mathis". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
  5. ↑ "Le sourire de la boxeuse de Dombasle Anne-Sophie Mathis pour son jubilé". Francebleu.fr. 2015-12-19. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
  6. ↑ "Mathis stops Lamare". womenboxing.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Stop à la misogynie journalistique : bravo à la boxeuse Anne-Sophie Mathis" (in French). L'Obs. 6 December 2011. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
  8. ↑ "Holm Takes Decision Over Mathis To Avenge KO Loss". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  9. ↑ "Cecilia Braekhus defeats Anne Sophie Mathis, claims stake as best women's fighter". wboboxing.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  10. ↑ "Boxing results, May 26 - June 1: Oleg Maskaev, Ammeth Diaz, Jessica Chavez, Hernan Marquez, Anne Sophie Mathis, Derrick Wilson, and Teon Kennedy emerge victorious". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
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  15. ↑ "The Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Welcomes the Classes of 2020/2021". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Nathalie Toro
 European light-welterweight champion
29 October 2005 – 2008
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Vinni Skovgaard
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Myriam Lamare 		WIBF light-welterweight champion
8 March 2008 – 2009
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Klara Svensson
Vacant
Title last held by
Jessica Balogun 		WIBA welterweight champion
23 June 2011 – 2006
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Tori Nelson
Vacant
Title last held by
Noni Tenge 		WBF welterweight champion
23 June 2011 – 15 June 2012		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Heidi Hartmann 		WIBF welterweight champion
1 October 2011 – 2011
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Vivian Fontana
Vacant
Title last held by
Holly Holm 		IBA welterweight champion
2 December 2011 – 15 June 2012		Succeeded by
Holly Holm
New title WBF light-middleweight champion
1 June 2013 – 2015
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Noni Tenge
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by
Myriam Lamare
 WBA light-welterweight champion
2 December 2006 – 2010
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Monica Silvina Acosta
Vacant
Title last held by
Mary Jo Sanders 		WBC light-welterweight champion
8 March 2008 – 2009
Vacated
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