Mary Jo Sanders

Mary Jo Sanders
Born (1974-01-13) January 13, 1974 (age 50)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins25
Wins by KO8
Losses1
Draws1

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] She was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018.[4]

Professional boxing record

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, U.S. For vacant IBA female super welterweight title
26 Loss 25–1 Holly Holm UD 10 Jun 13, 2008 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. For vacant IBA female super welterweight title
25 Win 25–0 Veronica Rucker TKO 4 (8) Nov 29, 2007 Andiamo Italia, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Valerie Mahfood UD 10 Mar 30, 2007 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Retained IBA female middleweight title
23 Win 23–0 Gina Nicholas RTD 2 (10) Jan 12, 2007 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Won IBA female middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Cimberly Harris UD 4 Nov 24, 2006 Little River Casino and Resort, Manistee, Michigan, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Tricia Turton UD 10 Jun 3, 2006 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant WIBA super welterweight title
20 Win 20–0 Iva Weston TKO 3 (10) Feb 3, 2006 Conference Center, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant WBC female & WIBA welterweight titles
19 Win 19–0 Lisa Holewyne UD 10 Dec 17, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Yvonne Reis UD 6 Oct 19, 2005 Andiamo's, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Eliza Olson UD 10 Jul 30, 2005 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won WBC World female super lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Belinda Laracuente UD 10 May 14, 2005 Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Lois Theobald TKO 1 (8) Apr 29, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Melissa Del Valle UD 6 Mar 16, 2005 Andiamo Italian, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Rita Turrisi UD 8 Oct 27, 2004 Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Carla Witherspoon TKO 3 (6) Sep 16, 2004 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Lisa Holewyne TKO 9 (10) Aug 19, 2004 Aldrich Arena, Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Terri Blair UD 4 Jul 16, 2004 Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Chevelle Hallback PTS 10 May 20, 2004 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Layla McCarter UD 6 Apr 16, 2004 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Jamie Whitcomb TKO 1 (4) Jan 30, 2004 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Terri Blair UD 4 Jul 31, 2003 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Cynthia Prouder UD 4 Jul 15, 2003 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Shadina Pennybaker MD 4 Jul 1, 2003 Cafaro Field, Niles, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Shadina Pennybaker UD 4 Jun 5, 2003 State Theater, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Terri Blair UD 4 May 23, 2003 Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Willicia Moorehead TKO 1 (4) Feb 7, 2003 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Shields learns from Sanders' stellar career". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
  2. ^ "Amanda Serrano's win marks return of nationally televised women's boxing". ESPN. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  3. ^ "Sanders, Holm fight to a draw". The Oakland Press. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  4. ^ "IWBHF Announces 2018 Inductees". iwbhf.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBC
female super lightweight champion
July 30, 2005 – 2006
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Anne Sophie Mathis
WBC
female welterweight champion
February 3, 2006 – 2007
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Holly Holm