Mary Jo Sanders Explained

Mary Jo Sanders
Birth Date:January 13, 1974
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Weight:
Height:5 ft 7 in
Style:Orthodox
Total:27
Wins:25
Ko:8
Losses:1
Draws:1

Mary Jo Sanders (born January 13, 1974) is an American retired professional boxer. She is the daughter of NFL Hall of Famer, Charlie Sanders.[1]

Professional career

In March 2007, Sanders defended her IBA middleweight title against Valerie Mahfood, this would end up being the last women's world title fight on English-language television in the U.S for 10 years.[2] In a highly anticipated bout in 2008 with Holly Holm, a fight in which Sanders was favored to win, Holm won via decision. The two had a rematch four months later and fought to a draw.[3] It was the last time Sanders fought. Her record is 25 wins, 8 by knockout, with 1 defeat, and 1 draw.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Draw25–1–1Holly HolmMD10Oct 17, 2008
26Loss25–1Holly HolmUD10Jun 13, 2008
25Win25–0Veronica RuckerTKO4 (8)Nov 29, 2007
24Win24–0Valerie MahfoodUD10Mar 30, 2007
23Win23–0Gina NicholasRTD2 (10)Jan 12, 2007
22Win22–0Cimberly HarrisUD4Nov 24, 2006
21Win21–0Tricia TurtonUD10Jun 3, 2006
20Win20–0Iva WestonTKO3 (10)Feb 3, 2006
19Win19–0Lisa HolewyneUD10Dec 17, 2005
18Win18–0Yvonne ReisUD6Oct 19, 2005
17Win17–0Eliza OlsonUD10Jul 30, 2005
16Win16–0Belinda LaracuenteUD10May 14, 2005
15Win15–0Lois TheobaldTKO1 (8)Apr 29, 2005
14Win14–0Melissa Del ValleUD6Mar 16, 2005
13Win13–0Rita TurrisiUD8Oct 27, 2004
12Win12–0Carla WitherspoonTKO3 (6)Sep 16, 2004
11Win11–0Lisa HolewyneTKO9 (10)Aug 19, 2004
10Win10–0Terri BlairUD4Jul 16, 2004
9Win9–0Chevelle HallbackPTS10May 20, 2004
8Win8–0Layla McCarterUD6Apr 16, 2004
7Win7–0Jamie WhitcombTKO1 (4)Jan 30, 2004
6Win6–0Terri BlairUD4Jul 31, 2003
5Win5–0Cynthia ProuderUD4Jul 15, 2003
4Win4–0Shadina PennybakerMD4Jul 1, 2003
3Win3–0Shadina PennybakerUD4Jun 5, 2003
2Win2–0Terri BlairUD4May 23, 2003
1Win1–0Willicia MooreheadTKO1 (4)Feb 7, 2003

See also

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Notes and References

  1. News: Shields learns from Sanders' stellar career. New Haven Register. 2012-12-13.
  2. Web site: Amanda Serrano's win marks return of nationally televised women's boxing. 15 January 2017 . ESPN. 2024-01-09.
  3. Web site: Sanders, Holm fight to a draw. 18 October 2008 . The Oakland Press. 2024-01-09.