Myriam Lamare

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Myriam Lamare
Born (1975-01-01) January 1, 1975 (age 50)
Saint-Denis, France
Nationality French
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight140 lb (64 kg; 10 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
Style Boxing
Stance Orthodox
Professional boxing record
Total26
Wins22
By knockout10
Losses4
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By decision1
Losses0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Women's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 Antalya Light welterweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2001 Scranton Light welterweight
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Saint-Amand-les-Eaux Light welterweight
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Pécs Light welterweight

Myriam Lamare (born 1 January 1975, in Saint-Denis) is a French female boxer who won world titles in the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Federation (WBF), and International Boxing Federation (IBF). [1]

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Biography

Myriam Lamare was born to a French father and an Algerian mother. She spent her childhood in Aubervilliers, France. She left school at age 17, hoping to help support her family, [2] and began boxing as an amateur because her parents did not have the means to enroll her in a club. She went on to practice athletics, full-contact karate, and boxing.[ citation needed ]

While working in a catering job in Martinique, Lamare trained in contact sports such as full-contact kickboxing. Her unexpected break happened at a facility in Fort-de-France, when she was seen by an expert coach visiting from Hatman Miloudi, a French boxing club in Bobigny. He helped Lamare develop from a regional-level fighter to elite status in a recognized national federation, the French Federation of Savate (French boxing).[ citation needed ]

When Lamare was awarded the title of vice-champion of France, she left Martinique and moved to Marseille for better training conditions. As an amateur, her record was 45 fights, 42 wins.[ citation needed ]

In November 2004, Lamare became the world champion in the super lightweight category, beating the United States' Eliza Olson. She became the first female world champion recognized by the World Boxing Association. On 29 April 2005, she defended her title by beating Ukraine's Elena Tverdokhleb before 7,000 spectators at the Palais des Sports in Marseille.[ citation needed ]

It was during the sixth defense of her world title on 2 December 2006 in Paris that Lamare, who had earned a reputation as a "killer" in the ring, met Anne Sophie Mathis for the first time. Lamare lost by referee stoppage in the sixth round. [3] The match was voted female fight of the year by Ring Magazine. A rematch was held in Marseille on 29 June 2007, and the result was the same: Mathis dominated all 10 rounds.[ citation needed ]

On 23 January 2009, Lamare lost to Holly Holm, the reigning Women's International Boxing Association (WIBA) welterweight champion. [4] However, on 9 October 2009, she won the vacant position of WBF welterweight champion, beating Ann Saccurato of the United States.

On 5 November 2011, Lamare became the IBF super lightweight world champion by defeating Chevelle Hallback in Toulon, France. [5] [6]

Lamare announced her retirement from professional boxing in February 2014. [7] She was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018. [8]

Professional boxing record

26 fights22 wins4 losses
By knockout101
By decision123
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss22–4 Cecilia Brækhus UD10Feb 1, 2014Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, DenmarkFor WBA, WBC & WBO welterweight titles
25Win22–3Loli MunozPTS8Nov 30, 2013Halle Monconseil, Tours, France
24Win21–3Floarea LihetPTS8Oct 20, 2012Salle Schmitt, Sedan, France
23Win20–3 Chevelle Hallback UD10Nov 5, 2011Palais des Sports de Toulon, Toulon, FranceWon inaugural IBF light-welterweight title
22Win19–3Lely Luz FlorezUD10Sep 9, 2011 Stade de l’Est, Saint-Denis, RéunionRetained WBF light-welterweight title
21Win18–3Lucia MorelliTKO6 (10)Nov 6, 2010Complexe sportif Vallier, Marseille, FranceRetained WBF light-welterweight title
20Win17–3 Ann Saccurato UD10Oct 9, 2009Salle Vallier, Marseille, FranceWon vacant WBF light-welterweight title
19Loss16–3 Holly Holm UD10Jan 23, 2009Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.For WIBA welterweight title
18Win16–2Angel McKenzieRTD3 (6)Jun 27, 2008 Palais des Sports de Toulon, Toulon, France
17Win15–2Angel McKenzieTKO6 (6)May 3, 2008Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
16Win14–2Daniela DavidTKO4 (6)Dec 8, 2007La Palestre, Le Cannet, France
15Loss13–2 Anne Sophie Mathis MD10Jun 29, 2007Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceFor WBA light-welterweight title
14Loss13–1 Anne Sophie Mathis TKO7 (10)Dec 2, 2006Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceLost WBA light-welterweight title;
For European light-welterweight title
13Win13–0 Belinda Laracuente UD10Jul 15, 2006La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
12Win12–0 Belinda Laracuente UD10Mar 18, 2006Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
11Win11–0 Jane Couch TKO3 (10)Dec 5, 2005Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title;
Won vacant WIBF light-welterweight title
10Win10–0Iva WestonTKO3 (10)Jul 9, 2005La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
9Win9–0Elena TverdokhlebTKO10 (10)Apr 29, 2005Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
8Win8–0 Eliza Olson UD10Nov 8, 2004 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceWon inaugural WBA light-welterweight title
7Win7–0Elena TverdokhlebPTS8Jul 10, 2004La Palestre, Le Cannet, France
6Win6–0Monica HerzillaTKO1 (8)May 27, 2004Zenith d'Auvergne, Cournon-d'Auvergne, France
5Win5–0Larysa BerezenkoPTS6Apr 29, 2004Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
4Win4–0Borislava GoranovaPTS6Mar 20, 2004 Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, France
3Win3–0Elena TverdokhlebPTS6Dec 16, 2003Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
2Win2–0Laura StefanescuTKO1 (6)Nov 14, 2003 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
1Win1–0Katalin CsehiTKO1 (6)Oct 10, 2003 Palais des Sports, Marseille, France

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match1 win0 losses
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0 Annalisa Bucci Decision (Unanimous)PFC 4 - Pancrase Fighting Championship 4April 14, 201225:00 Marseille, France

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Myriam Lamare arrête sa carrière" (in French). L'Equipe . Retrieved 2015-01-31.
  2. ↑ (in French) Le Figaro of 6 March 2009
  3. ↑ "Mathis stops Lamare". womenboxing.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "Lamare revient fort" (in French). L'Equipe . Retrieved 2015-01-31.
  5. ↑ "World Championship Female Boxing: Lamare Defeats Hallback". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "Lamare wins IBF Jr. Welterweight championship over Hallback". Girl Boxing. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Myriam Lamare Announces Retirement". wbanmember.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "IWBHF Announces 2018 Inductees". iwbhf.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Agnieszka Rylik 		WIBF light-welterweight champion
December 5, 2005 – 2009
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Anne Sophie Mathis
New title WBF light-welterweight champion
October 9, 2009 – 2011
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Holly Holm
Major world boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBA light-welterweight champion
November 8, 2004 – December 2, 2006		Succeeded by
Anne Sophie Mathis
IBF light-welterweight champion
November 5, 2011 – 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Marisa Gabriela Nunez
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