Holly Holm (born October 17, 1981 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA) is a female boxer fighting in the welterweight division.
She currently holds several welterweight titles and is highly regarded as the best female welterweight in the world. She also has been named Ring Magazine female Fighter of the Year, twice in consecutive years in 2005 and 2006. She is a big draw in her home town of Albuquerque having all but 3 of her fights there and one of her fights outside her home state of New Mexico.
In June she became the undisputed welterweight champion and holder of belts from 140 to 154 by defeating former champ Mary Jo Sanders by decision. They fought a rematch on October 17 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit, which ended in a draw.
Statistics
Rated at Welterweight
Height 5'8
Nationality United States American
Birth date October 17, 1981 (1981-10-17) (age 28)
Boxing record
Total fights 30
Wins 26
Wins by KO 7
Losses 1
Draws 3
No contests 0
She currently holds several welterweight titles and is highly regarded as the best female welterweight in the world. She also has been named Ring Magazine female Fighter of the Year, twice in consecutive years in 2005 and 2006. She is a big draw in her home town of Albuquerque having all but 3 of her fights there and one of her fights outside her home state of New Mexico.
In June she became the undisputed welterweight champion and holder of belts from 140 to 154 by defeating former champ Mary Jo Sanders by decision. They fought a rematch on October 17 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit, which ended in a draw.
Statistics
Rated at Welterweight
Height 5'8
Nationality United States American
Birth date October 17, 1981 (1981-10-17) (age 28)
Boxing record
Total fights 30
Wins 26
Wins by KO 7
Losses 1
Draws 3
No contests 0