Mary Jo Sanders

MJ Sanders
Statistics
Real name Mary Jo Sanders
Rated at Middleweight
Height 5'7
Nationality United States American
Born (1974-01-13) January 13, 1974
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Stance orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 27
Wins 25
Wins by KO 8
Losses 1
Draws 1
No contests 0

Mary Jo Sanders (born January 13, 1974, in Auburn Hills, Michigan) is a female professional boxer. She is also daughter of NFL Hall of Famer, Charlie Sanders.[1]

In a highly anticipated bout in 2008 with Holly Holm, a fight in which Sanders was favored to win,[2] Holm won via decision.[3] The two had a rematch four months later and fought to a draw. It was the last time Sanders fought. Her record is 25 wins, 8 by knockout, with 1 defeat, and 1 draw.

Preceded by
Inaugural Champion
WBC Female Light Welterweight Champion
30 July 2005 1 Oct 2005
Vacated
Succeeded by
Vacant
Preceded by
Inaugural Champion
WBC Female Welterweight Champion
3 February 2006 3 June 2006
Vacated
Succeeded by
Holly Holm
Preceded by
Inaugural Champion
WIBA Female Welterweight Champion
3 February 2006 3 June 2006
Vacated
Succeeded by
Holly Holm
Preceded by
Ann Wolfe
WIBA Light Middleweight Champion
3 June 2006 12 January 2007
Vacated
Succeeded by
Jisselle Salandy

References

  1. "Jet". Books.google.co.uk. 2008-06-16. p. 52. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  2. Philip Tranton (2015-12-23). "Holly Holm: The Greatest Female Fighter". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-08.


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