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Christy Martin Biography

Christy Martin is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on June 12, 1968 in Mullens, West Virginia, United States. American professional boxer believed to have legitimized female professional boxing throughout America. In 2010 her husband killed and wounded her but she was able to escape.

She has been endorsed by famous promoter of boxing She has been championed by famed boxing promoter Don King..

Martin started her professional boxing career at the age of 21 with a six-round draw with Angela Buchanan in 1989. She had her first training under the direction of Charlie Sensabaugh of Daniels West Virginia. Martin won a rematch with Buchanan one month later with a second round knockout. Andrea DeShong then beat Martin in a five-round decision. Martin then had nineteen consecutive wins, including two against Jamie Whitcomb and Suzanne Riccio-Major as well a rubber match win against Buchanan. On October 15, 1993, Martin had her first title fight against Beverly Szymansky, for the WBC women’s Jr. Welterweight world championship. Martin won by knocking out Szymansky in three rounds. In her first title defense, she fought to a draw against debutante Laura Serrano in Las Vegas.

Martin defended her title six more times, including a rematch with Szymansky, a fourth fight with Buchanan and defenses versus Melinda Robinson and Sue Chase, winning all of them, before the fight that many credit for putting women’s boxing on the sports fans’ radar took place: On March 16, 1996, she and Deirdre Gogarty fought what many consider a great fight, in front of Showtime cameras. Martin got the decision, and after that bout, she began to gain more celebrity, even appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated once shortly afterwards.

She was in an affair with Sherry Lusk.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 2003 Martin fought Laila Ali and lost by a knockout in the fourth round.

Christy Martin Net Worth

Christy Martin is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christy Martin's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a part of Little League baseball and basketball as a kid and graduated with an B.S. with a degree in teaching from Concord College.

She is frequently a guest at The International Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony.

Christy Renea Martin (born June 12, 1968) is a former American world champion boxer and currently the CEO of Christy Martin Promotions.

On September 16, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Martin lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Holly Holm. Martin was beaten by the 23-year-old southpaw, with all three judges scoring for Holm.

In 2005 a fight with Lucia Rijker, entitled “Million Dollar Lady”, was canceled because Rijker ruptured her Achilles during training.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Christy Martin height 5 ft 5 im Christy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Martin won her next eight bouts including wins against Robinson, DeShong, Marcela Acuña and Isra Girgrah. Martin lost her title in a 10-round decision loss to Sumya Anani in 1998. Martin then won her next nine fights including wins against Belinda Laracuente, Sabrina Hall and Kathy Collins. Martin won her next two fights by ten-round decisions against Lisa Holeywine and Mia St. John.

On November 23, 2010, Christy Martin was stabbed several times and shot at least once in her torso and left for dead by her husband, 66-year-old James V. Martin. The attack reportedly occurred after an argument in their Apopka home. She survived the attack. On November 30, James Martin was arrested and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center after he stabbed himself.He was booked in Orange County Jail and charged with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Who is Christy Martin Dating?

According to our records, Christy Martin married to Lisa Holewyne . As of December 1, 2023, Christy Martin’s is not dating anyone.

Martin’s next fight in 2005 was a second-round knockout against Lana Alexander in Lulu, Mississippi.

Facts & Trivia

Christy Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christy Martin celebrates birthday on June 12 of every year.

Martin announced on January 19, 2011, that she would be fighting again in hopes of her 50th career win on the undercard of the Ricardo Mayorga vs Miguel Cotto Fight at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 12, 2011, against Dakota Stone in a rematch of their 2009 Fight. The fight was postponed due to a rib injury to Christy Martin. The rescheduled rematch took place June 4, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on the Julio Ceasr Chavez Jr. vs Sebastian Zbik undercard. Dakota Stone prevailed by TKO with :51 left as Martin broke her right hand in 9 places on a punch in the 4th round and could not continue.

How did Christy Martin survive?

Christy Martin Survives At the emergency room, doctors stabilized Christy Martin, then airlifted her to a nearby trauma center. Surgeons decided not to remove a bullet lodged three inches from her heart until she was stronger.

Who is Christy Martin's wife?

Lisa Holewyne

Who did Christy Martin lose?

How many fights did Christy Martin win?

In 2012, Jim Martin was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Christy Martin finished her career with 49 wins, seven losses and three draws, with 31 wins by knockout, and was inducted in 2020 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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