Christy Martin

Christy Martin is a retired American professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the best female boxers of all time. Born on June 12, 1968, in Mullens, West Virginia, Martin's professional boxing career spanned over 22 years between 1989 and 2012. She has a total of 59 fights, out of which she won 49, lost seven, and drew three.

Martin's professional boxing debut was against Angela Buchanan on September 9, 1989, at the age of 21. The fight ended in a draw, but Martin proceeded to win two consecutive matches, including two via stoppage, just after the draw. She fought her first world title fight at the age of 41 on September 9, 2009, against Dakota Stone, where she won the super-welterweight WBC (vacant) title via a 10-round majority decision.

Christy Martin has won one world title at super-welterweight, and her best fights and notable victories include wins over Andrea DeShong, Isra Girgrah, Marcela Acuña, Deirdre Gogarty, Belinda Laracuente, and Amy Yuratovac. Martin has lost seven fights in her career, one of them in a title bout and six in non-title bouts. Her first loss was against Andrea DeShong via a 5-round majority decision on November 4, 1989, where she was defeated for the first time in her career.

Martin has a remarkable knockout record with 32 out of her 49 wins coming via KO. She has also experienced losses via KO twice. Her last professional fight was a super-welterweight bout against fellow American boxer Mia St. John on August 14, 2012, for the vacant super-welterweight WBC title. She lost the fight via a 10-round unanimous decision.

Despite her losses, Martin is admired for her remarkable resilience, and she has gone down in history as one of the most exciting fighters of her time. Her fighting spirit was unmatched, and her athleticism and fighting prowess were second to none. Her ability to come back from losses was a testament to her grit, determination, and passion for the sport.

Martin's record speaks volumes about her expertise and skills in the ring. Her longevity, consistency, and remarkable knockout record are all indicators of her authoritativeness, while her induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2020 solidified her status as a trustworthy professional boxer.

In conclusion, Christy Martin has left an indelible mark on the world of professional boxing. Her remarkable achievements, her incredible resilience, and her fierce fighting spirit will ensure that she will be remembered as one of the greatest female boxers of all time.

Christy Martin Fight Record