Eileen Olszewski

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Eileen Olszewski
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Olszewski holding WIBA title belt, August 2010
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Real nameEileen Miyoko Kuwaye Olszewski
Nickname(s)"The Hawaiian Mongoose"
Weight(s)112 lb (51 kg)
Born (1968-09-17) September 17, 1968 (age 54)
Hawaii, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins10
Wins by KO1
Losses7
Draws3

Eileen Olszewski (born September 17, 1968) is the first female boxer from Hawaii to achieve international success at the professional and amateur levels. She is the oldest professional flyweight boxer, male or female, to win a share of the world flyweight title in history. [1] [2]

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Amateur career

During her three-year reign in the amateurs, Olszewski fought in the 112 lb. division, with a record of 28–0 (7 TKO's) in the national level amateur competition and a 3–4 (2 TKO) record at the international level. Olszewski completed her amateur career in 2003 and began boxing professionally in 2006.

Professional career

Olszewski turned pro at age 38 in November 2006 and was undefeated in her first six professional bouts. Olsewski drew and lost for the WBC female world flyweight title, lost for the IBA female world light flyweight title, and won the WIBA and Global Boxing Union world flyweight titles. On September 25, 2013, Olszewski, age 45, still ranked tenth in the world among female flyweights on BoxRec, became the oldest world flyweight champion, male or female, when she stopped Patricia Alcivar in the eighth round of their scheduled ten round world championship bout, to win a share of the world flyweight title. [3] On November 10, 2014, Olszewski became the oldest current World Champion in the entire sport of boxing.[ citation needed ] Under Manager David Selwyn, Olszewski won 3 World titles.

Professional boxing record

20 fights10 wins7 losses
By knockout10
By decision97
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20LossEva VorabergerUD2016-10-22Wimberger Hotel, Vienna, Austriavacant International Boxing Organization World female super flyweight title (supervisor: Benedetto

vacant Women's International Boxing Federation World super flyweight title vacant Global Boxing Union Female World super flyweight title

19LossRaja AmashehUD2016-01-30Centro De Convenciones, Rosarito, Baja California, MexicoWBC Silver female flyweight title
18WinCristina FuentesUD2015-01-16Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, USAInternational Female Boxers Association World flyweight title
17DrawCristina FuentesSD2014-09-05Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, New York, USA
16Win Flag of the United States.svg Jodie Esquibel UD2014-01-18Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USAvacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) International female flyweight title
15Win Flag of the United States.svg Patricia Alcivar TKO2013-09-25Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USAvacant International Female Boxers Association World flyweight title
14Loss Flag of the United States.svg Patricia Alcivar UD2013-03-27Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USAvacant USA New York State female flyweight title
13LossNadia RaouiUD2012-04-13Lanxess-Arena, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, GermanyWomen's International Boxing Association World flyweight title
12Loss Flag of the United States.svg Melissa McMorrow SD2011-06-24Cordon Bleu, Woodhaven, New York, USAvacant USA New York State female flyweight title
11WinAnastasia ToktaulovaUD2010-12-17American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, USAWomen's International Boxing Association World flyweight title

Global Boxing Union Female World flyweight title

10WinSuzannah WarnerUD2010-10-22Capitale, New York, New York, USA
9DrawNadia RaouiPTS2008-12-20Hallenstadion, Zurich, SwitzerlandWomen's International Boxing Association World flyweight title
8Loss Flag of Italy.svg Simona Galassi UD2008-07-18Civitanova Marche, Marche, ItalyWBC World female flyweight title
7LossCarina MorenoUD2008-06-13Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAvacant International Boxing Association female light flyweight title
6Win Flag of the United States.svg Elena Reid MD2008-02-28Roseland Ballroom, New York, New York, USAWomen's International Boxing Association World flyweight title
5DrawStefania BianchiniMD2007-09-14Palasport, Ariano nel Polesine, Veneto, ItalyWBC World female flyweight title
4WinSuzannah WarnerMD2007-08-24Utopia Paradise Theatre, Bronx, New York, USA
3WinKimberly TomesUD2007-05-18Beacon Theatre, New York, New York, USA
2Win Flag of the United States.svg Noriko Kariya SD2007-02-17Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, New York, USA
1WinKimberly TomesUD2006-11-03Monticello Raceway, Monticello, New York, USA

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References

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