Dallas Malloy Explained
Dallas Malloy is known for being a boxer who defeated Heather Poyner in the United States’ first sanctioned amateur boxing match between two female boxers.[1] [2]
Boxing
Malloy was denied an application by USA Boxing due to being female. She sued and U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein allowed her to box by granting a preliminary injunction.[3] In October 1993, Malloy defeated Heather Poyner in the United States’ first sanctioned amateur boxing match between two female boxers.[1] [2] USA Boxing lifted its ban on women's boxing later in 1993.[3] [4]
Malloy portrayed herself in the opening scene of Jerry Maguire, in which she appeared as Tom Cruise talked about her.[5] [6]
Personal life
Malloy is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict; she has stayed sober since January 14, 1997. In 1999 she stopped smoking.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Female boxer throws down her gloves. Tampa Bay Times.
- Web site: Female Fighters Pound Their Way Into History : Boxing: Dallas Malloy, 16, who fought to open the sport to women, wins nation's first sanctioned amateur bout by unanimous decision over Heather Poyner.. October 31, 1993. Los Angeles Times.
- Web site: WOMEN TO MAKE HISTORY IN FIRST SANCTIONED BOUT. October 13, 1993. Deseret News.
- Web site: History of Amateur Boxing . https://web.archive.org/web/20120424232359/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Boxing/About-Us/History-of-Amateur-Boxing.aspx . dead . April 24, 2012 . . USA Boxing . December 2, 2022 .
- Web site: 'Maybe I'm just me'. September 23, 2011. Glendale News-Press.
- Web site: Meet Dallas Malloy - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide. Local. Stories. voyagela.com.
