Mary Jo Sanders

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][2][3]

Mary Jo Sanders
Statistics
Real nameMary Jo Sanders
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Nationality American
Born (1974-01-13) January 13, 1974
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins25
Wins by KO8
Losses1
Draws1
No contests0

In a highly anticipated bout in 2008 with Holly Holm, a fight in which Sanders was favored to win, Holm won via decision.[4] The two had a rematch four months later and fought to a draw.[5] It was the last time Sanders fought. Her record is 25 wins, 8 by knockout, with 1 defeat, and 1 draw.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
27 fights 25 wins 1 loss
By knockout 8 0
By decision 17 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Draw 25–1–1 Holly Holm MD 10 Oct 17, 2008 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA vacant International Boxing Association female super welterweight title
26 Loss 25–1 Holly Holm UD 10 Jun 13, 2008 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA International Boxing Association female welterweight title
25 Win 25–0 Veronica Rucker TKO 4 (8) Nov 29, 2007 Andiamo Italia, Warren, Michigan, USA
24 Win 24–0 Valerie Mahfood UD 10 Mar 30, 2007 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA International Boxing Association female middleweight title
23 Win 23–0 Gina Nicholas RTD 2 (10) Jan 12, 2007 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA International Boxing Association female middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Cimberly Harris UD 4 Nov 24, 2006 Little River Casino and Resort, Manistee, Michigan, USA
21 Win 21–0 Tricia Turton UD 10 Jun 3, 2006 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA vacant Women's International Boxing Association World super welterweight title
20 Win 20–0 Iva Weston TKO 3 (10) Feb 3, 2006 Conference Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA vacant Women's International Boxing Association World welterweight title WBC World female welterweight title
19 Win 19–0 Lisa Holewyne UD 10 Dec 17, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
18 Win 18–0 Yvonne Reis UD 6 Oct 19, 2005 Andiamo’s, Warren, Michigan, USA
17 Win 17–0 Eliza Olson UD 10 Jul 30, 2005 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA WBC World female super lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Belinda Laracuente UD May 14, 2005 Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, USA
15 Win 15–0 Lois Theobald TKO Apr 29, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
14 Win 14–0 Melissa Del Valle UD Mar 16, 2005 Andiamo Italian, Warren, Michigan, USA
13 Win 13–0 Rita Turrisi UD 8 Oct 27, 2004 Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
12 Win 12–0 Carla Witherspoon TKO 3 Sep 16, 2004 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
11 Win 11–0 Lisa Holewyne TKO 9 (10) Aug 19, 2004 Aldrich Arena, Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
10 Win 10–0 Terri Blair UD 4 Jul 16, 2004 Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, USA
9 Win 9–0 Chevelle Hallback PTS 10 May 20, 2004 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
8 Win 8–0 Layla McCarter UD 6 Apr 16, 2004 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
7 Win 7–0 Jamie Whitcomb TKO 1 (4) Jan 30, 2004 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
6 Win 6–0 Terri Blair UD 4 Jul 31, 2003 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
5 Win 5–0 Cynthia Prouder UD 4 Jul 15, 2003 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USA
4 Win 4–0 Shadina Pennybaker MD 4 Jul 1, 2003 Cafaro Field, Niles, Ohio, USA
3 Win 3–0 Shadina Pennybaker UD 4 Jun 5, 2003 State Theater, Detroit, Michigan, USA
2 Win 2–0 Terri Blair UD 4 May 23, 2003 Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
1 Win 1–0 Willicia Moorehead TKO 1 (4) Feb 7, 2003 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
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. "MARVIN GOODWIN: Shields learns from Sanders' stellar career". Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  3. "Sanders etches her own name on the canvas - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  4. Philip Tranton (2015-12-23). "Holly Holm: The Greatest Female Fighter". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  5. Staff, Journal. "Updated: Timeline: Holly Holm's path to world champ". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
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