Mary Jo Sanders

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Mary Jo Sanders
Born (1974-01-13) January 13, 1974 (age 49)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins25
Wins by KO8
Losses1
Draws1

Mary Jo Sanders (born January 13, 1974) is an American retired professional boxer. She is also daughter of NFL Hall of Famer, Charlie Sanders. [1]

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Professional career

In March 2007, Sanders defended her IBA middleweight title against Valerie Mahfood, this would end up being the last women's world title fight on English-language television in the U.S for 10 years. [2] In a highly anticipated bout in 2008 with Holly Holm, a fight in which Sanders was favored to win, Holm won via decision. The two had a rematch four months later and fought to a draw. [3] It was the last time Sanders fought. Her record is 25 wins, 8 by knockout, with 1 defeat, and 1 draw.

Professional boxing record

27 fights25 wins1 loss
By knockout80
By decision171
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Draw25–1–1 Holly Holm MD10Oct 17, 2008The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.For vacant IBA female super welterweight title
26Loss25–1 Holly Holm UD10Jun 13, 2008Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.For vacant IBA female super welterweight title
25Win25–0Veronica RuckerTKO4 (8)Nov 29, 2007Andiamo Italia, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
24Win24–0 Valerie Mahfood UD10Mar 30, 2007Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Retained IBA female middleweight title
23Win23–0Gina NicholasRTD2 (10)Jan 12, 2007The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Won IBA female middleweight title
22Win22–0Cimberly HarrisUD4Nov 24, 2006Little River Casino and Resort, Manistee, Michigan, U.S.
21Win21–0Tricia TurtonUD10Jun 3, 2006The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Won vacant WIBA super welterweight title
20Win20–0Iva WestonTKO3 (10)Feb 3, 2006Conference Center, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Won vacant WBC female & WIBA welterweight titles
19Win19–0Lisa HolewyneUD10Dec 17, 2005The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
18Win18–0Yvonne ReisUD6Oct 19, 2005Andiamo's, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
17Win17–0Eliza OlsonUD10Jul 30, 2005 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Won WBC World female super lightweight title
16Win16–0 Belinda Laracuente UD10May 14, 2005Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, U.S.
15Win15–0Lois TheobaldTKO1 (8)Apr 29, 2005The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
14Win14–0 Melissa Del Valle UD6Mar 16, 2005Andiamo Italian, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
13Win13–0Rita TurrisiUD8Oct 27, 2004Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
12Win12–0Carla WitherspoonTKO3 (6)Sep 16, 2004Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S.
11Win11–0Lisa HolewyneTKO9 (10)Aug 19, 2004Aldrich Arena, Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
10Win10–0Terri BlairUD4Jul 16, 2004 Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
9Win9–0 Chevelle Hallback PTS10May 20, 2004Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S.
8Win8–0 Layla McCarter UD6Apr 16, 2004 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7Win7–0Jamie WhitcombTKO1 (4)Jan 30, 2004The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
6Win6–0Terri BlairUD4Jul 31, 2003Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S.
5Win5–0Cynthia ProuderUD4Jul 15, 2003 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Shadina PennybakerMD4Jul 1, 2003 Cafaro Field, Niles, Ohio, U.S.
3Win3–0Shadina PennybakerUD4Jun 5, 2003 State Theater, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2Win2–0Terri BlairUD4May 23, 2003 Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
1Win1–0Willicia MooreheadTKO1 (4)Feb 7, 2003 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.

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References

  1. "Shields learns from Sanders' stellar career". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
  2. "Amanda Serrano's win marks return of nationally televised women's boxing". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  3. "Sanders, Holm fight to a draw". The Oakland Press. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBC
female super lightweight champion

July 30, 2005 – 2006
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Anne Sophie Mathis
WBC
female welterweight champion

February 3, 2006 – 2007
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Holly Holm