Mary McGee (boxer)

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Mary McGee
Born (1986-09-25) September 25, 1986 (age 37)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMerciless
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights32
Wins28
Wins by KO16
Losses4
No contests1

Mary Ann McGee (born September 25, 1986) is an American professional boxer. She held the IBF female light welterweight title from 2019 to October 2021 and challenged for the WBC female lightweight title in 2013.

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Professional career

McGee made her professional debut on May 20, 2005, scoring a four-round unanimous decision (UD) victory over Jasmine Davis at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana. [2]

After compiling a record of 7–0, she faced undefeated Rita Figueroa (9–0, 3 KOs). The fight was stopped and ruled a no contest (NC) in the fourth round of a scheduled eight-round bout after an accidental clash of heads. [3] McGee won her next four fights before facing Tawnyah Freeman for the vacant NABC female lightweight title on October 19, 2007 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. McGee won the fight via fifth-round technical knockout (TKO). [4] After bouncing back with four wins, McGee fought Kristy Follmar (16–1, 9 KOs) for the vacant WBC International female lightweight title. The bout took place on April 25, 2009 at the Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana, [5] with McGee capturing the WBC International female title via majority decision (MD) over ten rounds. Two judges scored the bout 97–93 in favour of McGee while the third scored it a draw at 95–95. [6] She suffered her first career defeat in her next fight by UD over six rounds to Brooke Dierdorff on February 26, 2010. [7]

McGee won her next three fights before unsuccessfully challenging Holly Holm for the IBA, and WBF light welterweight titles on May 12, 2013 at the Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She suffered the second defeat of her career, losing by UD over ten rounds. All three judges scored the bout 100–90 in favour of Holms. [8]

In her next fight she challenged for her first major world title against the reigning, undefeated WBC female lightweight champion Érica Farías. McGee lost the bout by UD, [9] with the judges' scorecards reading 100–90, 98–90 and 98–91. [10]

She won her next five fights before challenging for her second major world against Ana Esteche on December 5, 2019 at Terminal 5 in New York City. McGee won via TKO in the tenth and final round to capture the vacant IBF female light welterweight title. [11]

McGee lost her title to unbeaten WBC champion Chantelle Cameron at The O2 Arena in London, England, on 30 October 2021, going down to a unanimous decision defeat in a contest which was also for the inaugural Ring female light-welterweight title. [12]

Professional boxing record

33 fights28 wins4 losses
By knockout160
By decision124
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
33Win28–4 (1) Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dahianna SantanaRTD4 (6)Jan 14, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Good City Brewing, Milwaukee, U.S.
32Loss27–4 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chantelle Cameron UD10 Oct 30, 2021 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, EnglandLost IBF female light welterweight title;
For WBC and inaugural The Ring female light welterweight titles
31Win27–3 (1) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Deanha HobbsTKO9 (10), 1:55Feb 8, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.Retained IBF female light welterweight title
30Win26–3 (1) Flag of Argentina.svg Ana Laura EstecheTKO10 (10), 0:30Dec 5, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Terminal 5, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant IBF female light welterweight title
29Win25–3 (1) Flag of Hungary.svg Szilvia SzabadosUD6Apr 6, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
28Win24–3 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Latasha BurtonKO3 (4), 0:19Oct 13, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
27Win23–3 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ebony TeagueTKO2 (6), 0:13Aug 26, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg House of Champions Fitness Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
26Win22–3 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Davrene MorrisonUD4Oct 17, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
25Win21–3 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Lakeysha WilliamsUD6Nov 22, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
24Loss20–3 (1) Flag of Argentina.svg Érica Farías UD10Oct 4, 2013 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Sportivo America, Rosario, ArgentinaFor WBC female lightweight title
23Loss20–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm UD10May 11, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.For IBA and WBF female light welterweight titles
22Win20–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Victoria Cisneros TKO4 (6), 0:23Dec 7, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
21Win19–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ashleigh CurryUD6Sep 8, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
20Win18–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ashleigh CurryUD6Jul 30, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg U.S. Steel Yard, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
19Loss17–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Brooke DierdorffUD6Feb 26, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
18Win17–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Kristy FollmarMD10Apr 25, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.Retained NABC female lightweight title;
Won vacant WBC International female lightweight title
17Win16–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jessica MohsTKO3 (6), 0:01Jan 23, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
16Win15–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Tonya GallegosTKO2 (8), 1:52Aug 2, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg U.S. Steel Yard, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
15Win14–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Renee RichardtTKO1 (6), 1:22Apr 19, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg The Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
14Win13–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Leora JacksonUD6Dec 14, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg The Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
13Win12–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Tawnyah FreemanTKO5 (10), 1:12Oct 19, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Won NABC female lightweight title
12Win11–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Willicia MooreheadTKO1 (6), 1:33Sep 21, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
11Win10–0 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Eva Lidia SilvaUD4Jun 8, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Hudson and Campbell Fitness Center, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
10Win9–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Christina JonesKO2 (6), 1:07Apr 20, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Star Plaza Hotel, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
9Win8–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Kim ColbertUD4Feb 9, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
8NC7–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Rita FigueroaNC4 (8), 0:41Nov 17, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.Fight stooped after accidental clash of heads
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Leora JacksonMD6May 26, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg KeLah PollariTKO1 (4), 0:57Apr 14, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Susan WinnerUD4Feb 24, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brandy PopeTKO1 (4), 1:53Oct 21, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brandi DavisKO1 (4), 0:51Sep 30, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Willicia MooreheadTKO3 (4), 1:37Jul 8, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jasmine DavisUD4May 20, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.

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