Marian Trimiar Explained

Marian Trimiar
Nickname:Lady Tyger[1] [2]
Weight:Lightweight
Height:5 ft 4 in
Reach:70 in
Nationality:American
Birth Date:August 15, 1953
Birth Place:Bronx, United States
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:265854
Wins:14
Ko:5
Losses:4

Marian "Lady Tyger" Trimiar (born August 15, 1953) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1976 and 1985. Considered a pioneer in women's boxing, she became one of the first women to be granted a professional boxing license from the New York State Athletic Commission.

Trimiar began boxing training at 18 years old, after graduating from Julia Richman High School in Manhattan, New York. She fought in exhibition matches before it became legal for women to fight in sanctioned bouts. She was one of the first women to apply for a boxing license in New York State.[3] [4] In 1978, after a long lawsuit, Trimiar, Jackie Tonawanda, and Cathy "Cat" Davis were the first women to be issued a boxing license.[5] [6]

In 1979, Trimiar won the women's world lightweight championship versus opponent Sue "KO" Carlson in San Antonio, Texas. In 1987, she started a month-long hunger strike to advocate for increased pay and better working conditions for professional female boxers.[7] [8] She was a vocal supporter of making the sport more accessible to women.[9] In 2021, Trimiar was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[10]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
14Loss
13WinKO
12WinTKO
11WinUD
10WinUD
9WinUD
8WinKO
7WinPTS
6WinTKO
5WinKO
4WinKO
3WinPTS
2WinTKO
1WinTKO

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Searcy. Jay. Lady Tyger,' 135 Pounds, Launches a Ring Career. The New York Times. May 5, 2017. May 5, 1974.
  2. SCORECARD. Edited by Jerry. Kirshenbaum. Sports Illustrated. May 5, 2017. July 23, 1979.
  3. Earned Stripes . Vibe . March 1999.
  4. Web site: BOXING - Historical Events in Women's Boxing . ESPN.com . June 14, 2016.
  5. Book: She's a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting Sports. 9781442236448. June 14, 2016. Jennings. L. A.. October 23, 2014. Rowman & Littlefield .
  6. Web site: The Women Boxers Who Fought for Their Right to Be Pro . Vice.com. June 14, 2016.
  7. News: For These Women, a Heavy Right Is More Powerful Than Sisterhood. April 21, 1995. The New York Times. June 14, 2016.
  8. Web site: A former women's lightweight boxing champ said Sunday she... - UPI Archives. April 26, 1987. UPI. June 14, 2016.
  9. News: The Lady Is a Champ. Lynn. Darling. May 24, 1979. May 5, 2017. The Washington Post.
  10. Web site: Marian Trimiar . International Boxing Hall of Fame . August 7, 2021.