Stephanie Jaramillo

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Stephanie Jaramillo
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Real nameStephanie Jaramillo
Nickname(s)Golden Girl
Weight(s) Welterweight
NationalityAmerican
Born (1982-05-18) May 18, 1982 (age 39)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights7
Wins4
Wins by KO2
Losses2
Draws1

Stephanie "Golden Girl" Jaramillo (born May 18, 1982) is a former professional boxer. She has been inducted into the Amateur Athletic World Hall of Fame Museum for Outstanding Boxing Achievement.

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Childhood

Stephanie "Golden Girl" Jaramillo is a native of the South Valley located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She became attracted to boxing from seeing a Mike Tyson fight at her grandparents’ house. In her adolescence Jaramillo sparred neighborhood kids, but her father would not allow her to train at boxing until he had seen a female boxing bout on TV, which finally happened when Jaramillo was 14. [1] She had her first amateur fight two and a half months later (a knockout).

Early career

Jaramillo had over 40 amateur bouts. She won the junior division in the New Mexico state amateur championships in 1996 and 1997. In 1998 she won a silver medal in the junior division of the Women's National Championships. She placed in two other competitions in 1999, and achieved a gold medal in the 1999 Everlast National PAL Championships, defeating future pro boxers Andrea Nelson and Kelly Whaley, both by 5-0 decisions.

In 2000, she competed in dual meets on the USA Women's Amateur Boxing Team, once against Canada, and twice against Russia. She earned a silver medal in all three meets.

Highlights of Jaramillo's amateur career:

As an amateur Stephanie's strength trainer was Koeth Jardine

Professional career

Jaramillo made her pro debut on June 29, 2002. She had seven professional bouts.

On December 3, 2004, she fought Sumya Anani, who at the time held the WIBA, IFBA, IBA, and GBU titles. Jaramillo went the distance but lost by decision.

Retirement

Jaramillo announced her retirement on May 10, 2005. She remains active in boxing management and training. She was inducted into the Amateur Athletic World Hall of Fame Museum for Outstanding Boxing Achievement.

Jaramillo is Vice President of her family company, AmeriStar Construction, Inc. She says, "If not for the sweat and tears and hard work of my mother and father, the company would not be where it is today." Now President Ricky Jaramillo, his wife Angela Jaramillo, and Stephanie run the business

Outside of the ring

Stephanie Jaramillo is happily retired from boxing. On March 22, 2008 Stephanie gave birth to A healthy baby boy Dominic 8Lbs 2oz 22 inches . Stephanie currently lives in Albuquerque where she Lives a private life outside of the ring but can be found at many charity events she hold close to her heart . Jaramillo is still a youth spokesperson for the “Jump Rope for Heart”, having participated in the last few years with the local community. She also speaks at local schools on career days, telling students to “Stay Off Drugs, “Eat Healthy, and to “Always Follow Your Dreams”.

Stephanie promoted her first boxing show at the Santa Ana Star Casino in Bernalillo, New Mexico. The local news media billed it as a major success. An all female boxing card is in the works for her second show.

Professional record at a glance

2002

2003

2004

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
7 fights4 wins2 losses
By knockout20
By decision22
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
7Loss4–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Sumya Anani UD102004–12–03 Flag of the United States.svg Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, USAFor Women's IBA Super lightweight title.
6Win4–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Imelda AriasUD62004–02–28 Flag of the United States.svg Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA
5Draw3–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm PTS62003–10–03 Flag of the United States.svg Sandia Resort and Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
4Loss3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm MD42003–08–26 Flag of the United States.svg Sandia Resort and Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mimi PalfyTKO1 (4), 2:592003–05–23 Flag of the United States.svg Sandia Resort and Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Angie PoeUD42003–03–15 Flag of the United States.svg Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Martha FloresTKO3 (4)2002–06–28 Flag of the United States.svg Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USAProfessional debut.

Notes

  1. Stephanie Jaramillo. 21 October 2006. WomenBoxing.com. Accessed 2007-05-08.

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