Showing posts with label professional boxer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label professional boxer. Show all posts

Friday, February 25, 2011

Stacey Reile

Stacey "stayLo" Reile has established herself as one of the top female featherweight boxers in the world. Reile was born in Utica, New York, and lived there during her childhood. Reile later moved to South Florida and currently resides in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Reile has worked with world-renowned trainers throughout her career such as John David Jackson, Carlos Gamboa, Orlando Cuellar, Eric Castanos, and Jorge Rubio. Reile is ranked in the top ten by the vast majority of the sanctioning bodies for female boxing and has a high ranking on the computerized rankings of BoxRec.com. With punching power in both hands and tremendous athletic ability, the ambidextrous Reile is one of the most avoided boxers in female boxing. In spite of this, Reile has fought an average of two times a year since her pro debut in 2004. All of Reile's pro fights can be viewed on YouTube.com, as well as sparring, training, and her two appearances on the reality television show Miami Ink.
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Reile is primarily employed as a licensed massage therapist and certified personal trainer. Some of her clients have been celebrities such as Calvin Klein, Queen Latifah, Russell Simmons, and Al Roker. She has worked in the affluent areas of South Pointe and Star Island in Miami Beach, Florida. Reile has also done modeling and was photographed and interviewed for the September 2009 issue of Nine5Four Magazine.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Regina Halmich

Regina Halmich (born November 22, 1976) is a popular female boxer from Germany. Halmich is among the winningest female boxers of all time, and helped popularize female boxing in Europe.

As a professional, she has boxed in the Jr. Flyweight, Flyweight, Jr. Bantamweight, Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions. Halmich has been the WIBF's world champion at the Jr. Flyweight, Flyweight and Super Flyweight division. Halmich made her professional debut on March 4, 1994, in her hometown of Karlsruhe, defeating Fienie Klee of the Netherlands.

Regina Halmich has defeated several quality boxers along her career. She defended her Flyweight title with success against Delia Gonzalez, Yvonne Caples and numerous others, once only with a draw against Elena Reid. She also faced Daisy Lang, against whom she won in a fight for the vacant IWBF world Super Flyweight title.

On January 15, 2005, she defeated Marylin Hernandez by a ten round unanimous decision defending the world Flyweight title. On April 16, 2005 she also defeated Hollie Dunaway in ten rounds defending her title. In her 50th professional fight, she has defended the title against Maria Jesus Rosa from Spain. She now holds the title for more than ten years. In December 2005 she won the rematch against Elena Reid.

On September 9, 2006 Halmich won her 53rd pro fight, defeating Ria Ramnarine of Trinidad and Tobago by TKO in the sixth round. Her pro boxing record now stands at 52 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.


Halmich faced Reka Krempf of Hungary on January 13, 2007 at Halle, Germany's Brandberg Arena, defeating her by unanimous decision for the 44th successful title defense.

Retirement
Halmich announced her retirement after her farewell fight on November 30, 2007, in which she beat Hagar Finer (Israel) by majority decision (96-94, 97-94, 95-95).

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Lanah Evers

Lanah Evers was born in Leidschendam, in Holland On the 28th of November 1983 . When she was five years old her family moved to Nieuwe Tonge on Goeree-Overflakkee, which is a small island of the province South-Holland. There are a lot of small towns over there, including one might been known: Middelharnis, which is the town where Miss Olympia Juliette Bergmann lives. Actually the reason of them moving to Goeree-Overflakkee was that her father was the chief editor of the Ironman Magazine, which was owned by Juliette and her husband.

Like she mentioned before, she had been doing judo for quite a while, but at the time she started her studies at the Erasmus University she switched to doing boxing. she wanted to compete in boxing as well, so she did her first competition in 2003, which she won. she become the Dutch champion of Southern Holland. In 2004 she even won the national title in the category under 63 kilograms, shortly after which she got selected for the Dutch women boxing team.

At the beginning of 2005 she decided she wanted to switch sports again: she started training specifically for fitness competitions. she had been wanting to do that for quite a while. her interest in this sport started in she teenage years, because now and then she father took her along to bodybuilding competitions where her father was a judge. Seeing the girls on stage made her wonder if she would also be able to get in that kind of shape, since she had been involved in sports and weightlifting from a relatively young age.

her first competition was a great success for her. At the end of 2005 she became the Dutch National overall champion of the natural federation, called the “YBF”. Two weeks later she competed at two other competitions: one in Brussels (Belgium) and another one in Holland again. At the international competition in Belgium she became fourth and in Holland she became second.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Rola El-Halabi

Rola El-Halabi (born in Beirut, Lebanon on 17 March 1985) is a professional German boxer of Lebanese origin and double world champion in the WIBF and WIBA.

She immigrated to Germany with her family when she was just 1. In 1994 she started in kickboxing and Thai kickboxing, and in 1996 in amateur boxing. After becoming champion runner-up in kickboxing and multiple German champion in the International Amateur Boxing, she turned professional in 2006. On 30 September 2007, Rola El-Halabi became European champion of the Women's International Boxing Federation (WIBF) in the lightweight division. In October 2008, she was honored as outstanding female athlete in Ulm. On 5 June 2009, she won the world title by WIBF and Women's International Boxing Association (WIBA) after defeating Spanish Loly Munoz.

On 1 April 2011 just before a title fight against the Bosnian Irma Adler in Berlin-Karlshorst, her stepfather and former manager Roy El-Halabi shot her in her hand, knee and both feet, after his management contract was terminated in January 2011. He also shot two security guards before being arrested.


Until March 2010, she won 11 out of 11 matches (with 6 KOs):
Charlotte von Baumgarten (Germany) (Technical KO in first round - 10 June 2007)
Sabrina Stegner (Germany) (KO in first round- 4 August 2007)
Galina Gumliiska (Bulgaria) (Points in 10 rounds - 30 September 2007)
Borislava Goranova (Bulgaria) (Points in 4 rounds- 4 December 2007)
Elisabejta Suerica (Romania) (KO in first round - 9. February 2008)
Marina Kohlgruber (Germany) (Points in 10 rounds - 26 July 2008)
Eva Santa (Serbia) (KO in 5th round - 16 November 2008)
Loly Munoz (Spain) (Points in 10 rounds - 5 June 2009)
Agnese Boza (Latvia) (KO in 4th round - 4 September 2009)
Mia St. John (USA) (Technical KO in 5th round - 20 March 2010)
Olga Bojare (Latvia) (Points in 6 rounds - 4 June 2010)

Statistics
Rated at : 135.0 lb (61.2 kg; 9.64 st)
Height : 1.68m
Nationality : German
Birth date : 17 March 1985
Birth place : Beirut, Lebanon
Stance : Regular
Boxing record
Total fights : 11
Wins : 11
Wins by KO : 6
Losses : 0
Draws : 0
No contests : 0

Monday, November 22, 2010

Donna Biggers

Donna Biggers is a professional boxer, 5'2" featherweight/junior lightweight Donna Lee "Nature Girl" Biggers was born in Shelby, North Carolina on November 21, 1973 and is trained at Headhunter's Gym in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

She says that she got into boxing by accident. "I just kind of fell into it," she told Shelby Star reporter Randy Capp. "I've always been into staying in shape and working out, and I ran into Billy Mitchem one day. I went to his gym, tried boxing out and really liked it."

Donna in the ringDonna made her pro debut on July 19, 2003 at the National Guard Armory in Crossville, Tennessee, USA. She weighed in at 132 lbs and won a four-round unanimous decision over Helen Shari Penson (135 lbs) of Spartanburg, South Carolina, who was also making her pro debut. Biggers had been training for her first fight since November, 2002.

On September 6, 2004 at the Showplace in Richmond, Virginia, Donna faced Penson again, this time TKO'ing her at 1:17 into the first round.

On September 16, 2007 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jackie Nava (122 lbs) of Tijuana, Mexico won a 10-round unanimous (100-90) decision over Donna (122 lbs) for the WBC interim Super Bantamweight title. According to boxing photographer and WBAN contributor Mary Ann Owen, "Nava 's combinations were explosive and precise landing hard blows to Bigger's face and body. In the middle rounds Bigger's was rocked, at one point I thought the referee Robert Byrd was going to stop the fight, Biggers (left) eye was black and the right side of her head was very swollen. The middle and later rounds Biggers was in a survival mode, with Nava continuing to hammer Biggers, landing body and head shots. Biggers has a lot of heart and hung in the ten rounds, she definitely came to fight." Nava improved to 15-2-2 (9 KOs) while Biggers fell to 19-7-1 (15 KO's). Go here for more of Mary Ann Owen's photos of this fight

On June 12, 2008 at the Mohegan Sun Casino, in Uncasville, Connecticut, unbeaten former amateur standout Melinda Cooper (120 lbs) of Las Vegas, Nevada returned to the ring with a fourth round TKO over Donna (120 lbs) in a scheduled six rounder. Cooper improved to 19-0 (11 KO's) while Biggers fell to 19-8-1 (15 KO's).


statics
birth date: 1973-11-21
division: super bantamweight
height: 5′ 2″ / 157cm
alias: Nature Girl
country : United States
residence: Boiling Springs, South Carolina, United States
birth place: Shelby, North Carolina, United States
birth name: Donna Lee Biggers
won 19 (KO 16) + lost 9 (KO 4) + drawn 1 = 29
rounds boxed 102 KO% 55.17

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Stephanie Jaramillo

Stephanie "Golden Girl" Jaramillo (born May 18, 1982 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a former professional boxer. She has been inducted into the Amateur Athletic World Hall of Fame Museum for Outstanding Boxing Achievement.

Early career
Jaramillo had over 40 amateur bouts. She won the junior division in the New Mexico state amateur championships in 1996 and 1997. In 1998 she won a silver medal in the junior division of the Women's National Championships. She placed in two other competitions in 1999, and achieved a gold medal in the 1999 Everlast National PAL Championships, defeating future pro boxers Andrea Nelson and Kelly Whaley, both by 5-0 decisions.

In 2000, she competed in dual meets on the USA Women's Amateur Boxing Team, once against Canada, and twice against Russia. She earned a silver medal in all three meets.

Highlights of Jaramillo’s amateur career:
* 1996 – State Champion-Junior Division
* 1997 - State Champion – Junior Division
* 1997 – Junior Olympics Champion
* 1997 – Silver Gloves Champion – Junior Division
* 1997 – Golden Gloves Champion – Junior Division
* 1998 – State Champion – Junior Division
* 1998 – Junior Olympics Champion
* 1998 – Silver Gloves Champion- Junior Division
* 1998 – Silver Gloves Champion – Junior Division
* 1998 – Golden Gloves Champion – Junior Division
* 1998 – Women’s National Championships-Junior Division, Silver Medalist
* 1999 – Everlast Women’s National Championships – Open Division, Bronze Medalist
* 1999 – Ringside Women’s National Golden Gloves – Open Division, Silver Medalist
* 1999 – Everlast National PAL Championships – Open Division, Gold Medalist (Defeated, now pro-boxers, Andrea Nelson and Kelly Whaley, both 5-0 decision)
* 2000 – Everlast Women’s Nationals – Bronze Medalist
* 2000 – USA vs. Canada – Silver Medalist
* 2000 – USA vs. Russia Dual – Silver Medalist (Nov. 15)
* 2000 – USA vs. Russia Dual – Silver Medalist (Nov. 17)

As an amateur Stephanie's strength trainer was Koeth Jardine

Professional career
Jaramillo made her pro debut on June 29, 2002. She had seven professional bouts.
On December 3, 2004, she fought Sumya Anani, who at the time held the WIBA, IFBA, IBA, and GBU titles. Jaramillo went the distance but lost by decision.

Retirement
Jaramillo announced her retirement on May 10, 2005. She remains active in boxing management and training. She was inducted into the Amateur Athletic World Hall of Fame Museum for Outstanding Boxing Achievement.
Jaramillo is Vice President of her family company, AmeriStar Construction, Inc. She says, "If not for the sweat and tears and hard work of my mother and father, the company would not be where it is today." Now President Ricky Jaramillo, his wife Angela Jaramillo, and Stephanie run the business.

stats
Real name : Stephanie Jaramillo
Nickname(s) : Golden Girl
Rated at : Welterweight
Nationality : American
Birth date : May 18, 1982 (1982-05-18)
Birth place : Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Boxing record
Total fights : 7
Wins : 4
Wins by KO : 2
Losses : 2
Draws : 1

Fredia Gibbs

Fredia “The Cheetah” Gibbs (born July 8, 1963) a.k.a. “The Most Dangerous Woman in the World” is a sports icon and Muay Thai kickboxing legend. Gibbs is a 3 Time World Champion in Kickboxing and the first African American female to hold the world kickboxing championship for the International Sport Karate Association. She is known for having a very balanced attack as a kick-boxer that includes a ferocious overhand right, a mighty left, and lighting quick feet.

In 1990, after moving to North Hollywood, California, “The Cheetah” adopted kickboxing as her sport under the instructions of Rubin Urquidez, David Krapes & Bangkok’s Master Sur Puk & Saekson Janjira of Muay Thai Academy of North Hollywood. Her Muay Thai manager was Felice Levair & her publicist was William Peele of Los Angeles, Ca. The move to kickboxing was a natural one for Gibbs who had first starting kicking at the age of 11 (and received her black belt at the age of 23) while studying martial arts under the instruction of Master Rick Berri, Nick Nichols, and her Uncle William Groce of Quiet Storm Karate Club in Chester, Pennsylvania. Additionally, Gibbs won her first World Tae Kwon Do Championship Tournament in St. Petersburg, FL, beating the 2 time returning champion from Puerto Rico.

It didn’t take long for Gibbs to burst into the kickboxing world as a fierce contender and great female warrior. She amassed a kickboxing record of 16-0-1 with 15 KO’s. Gibbs’ only draw came from an exhibition fight with a male. Her greatest accomplishment as a professional kickboxer came when she shocked the European circuit by winning the ISKA World Championship with a knockout during her fight with the heavily favored Valerie Henin in "The Battle of the Masters" PPV show. The defeat in April 1994 made Gibbs the first African American female to hold the world kickboxing championship for the International Sport Karate Association. Although Henin had previously been known as “the most dangerous woman in the world’ in the European kickboxing circles, Gibbs took claim to the name

After her kickboxing career, Gibbs moved on to the world of professional boxing achieving a record of 9-2-1 (2 K0). She made her debut in January 1997 by winning in a decision over Maria Fortaleza Recinos. In her next fight, Gibbs went on to beat Daniele Doobenen by outscoring her in a four round fight. Later that year she managed to stop two of her opponents, Gail Grandchamp and Annaliese Kolan, by relying on her strength, aggressiveness, and consistency.

Gibbs got her first shot at a boxing title March 21, 1998. Her boxing coaches were Randy Shields and then Terry Claybon, Hollywoods' Celebrity Boxing & Acting Coach. Despite opening a cut over her opponent Leah Mellinger’s left eye, Gibbs was defeated for the first time in her career. Fortunately, the defeat wasn’t enough to stop Gibbs; she fought back by moving on to win her next two fights against Olivia Gerula and Hannah Fox, both by a six round unanimous decision.

After taking a brief break from boxing, “The Cheetah” returned to the ring June 8, 2001 for a fight against Susan Howard at the Hollywood Park Casino. After winning the four round fight in a unanimous decision, Gibbs proved she was still a great female warrior.

On November 16, 2001 Gibbs went on to battle it out with Sumya Anani, IFBA Intercontinental Junior Welterweight and IBA Lightweight champion who had previously beaten Christy Martin. The exciting 10 round fight ended in a majority draw, leaving both fighters with their first draw and the WIBA World title vacant.

Gibbs' next fight against Kanicia "Queen Bee" Eley put her on the same card as Laila Ali in the hometown of Ali's father Muhammed Ali. After fighting four rounds against Kanicia Eley, Gibbs was declared the winner. She then decided to go up against Sumya Anani again, less than two years after their original match. Unfortunately, the rematch had a disappointing end for Gibbs who injured her right hand in the first round leaving Anani to win by TKO. Also for the past 7 years Gibbs has been the sparring partner, trainer & corner person for Mia St. John.



stats
birth date: 1963-07-09
division: light welterweight
height: 5′ 7½″ / 171cm
alias: The Cheetah
country : United States
residence: North Hollywood, California, United States
birth place: Chester, PA, USA