Ann Marie Saccurato (born January 1, 1978) is an American former professional boxer.

Ann Saccurato
Born
Ann Marie Saccurato

(1978-01-01) January 1, 1978 (age 46)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6+12 in (169 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins15
Wins by KO6
Losses6
Draws2

Professional career

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Saccurato turned professional in 2002 & compiled a record of 12–1–2 before beating Jelena Mrdjenovich to win the vacant WBC lightweight title.[1] She would go on to have two further reigns of the same title before losing it in her final fight against rising contender Érica Farías.

Professional boxing record

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23 fights 15 wins 6 losses
By knockout 6 1
By decision 9 5
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
23 Loss 15–6–2 Érica Farías TD 8 (10) 2011-08-06 Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina Lost WBC lightweight title
22 Loss 15–5–2 Holly Holm TKO 8 (10) 2010-12-03 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. For IBA light-welterweight title
21 Win 15–4–2 Jelena Mrdjenovich UD 10 (10) 2009-11-13 Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Retained WBC lightweight title
20 Loss 14–4–2 Myriam Lamare UD 10 (10) 2009-10-09 Salle Vallier, Marseille, France For inaugural WBF light-welterweight title
19 Win 14–3–2 Emiko Raika UD 10 (10) 2008-08-11 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won vacant WBC lightweight title
18 Loss 13–3–2 Emiko Raika MD 10 (10) 2007-11-10 Shinjuku Face, Tokyo, Japan For WIBA lightweight title
17 Win 13–2–2 Jessica Rakoczy KO 10 (10) 2007-09-27 Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S. Won WBC lightweight title
16 Loss 12–2–2 Holly Holm UD 10 (10) 2007-03-22 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. For vacant WBC, WIBA and IFBA welterweight titles
15 Win 12–1–2 Jelena Mrdjenovich SD 10 (10) 2006-11-04 Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Won vacant WBC lightweight title
14 Win 11–1–2 Victoria Cisneros UD 8 (8) 2006-02-10 Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
13 Win 10–1–2 Tonya Gallegos TKO 1 (6) 2005-11-23 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
12 Loss 9–1–2 Belinda Laracuente SD 6 (6) 2005-08-26 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
11 Win 9–0–2 Martha Deitchman TKO 4 (8) 2005-05-06 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
10 Win 8–0–2 Victoria Cisneros UD 6 (6) 2005-02-04 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
9 Win 7–0–2 Cimberly Harris UD 6 (6) 2004-10-30 Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, New York, U.S.
8 Draw 6–0–2 Maria Lindberg PTS 4 (4) 2004-05-30 DC Tunnel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
7 Win 6–0–1 Elizabeth Mooney UD 4 (4) 2004-03-19 Olympic Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Bonnie Wherry TKO 2 (4) 2003-11-01 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 Bonnie Mann UD 4 (4) 2003-09-06 Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
4 Draw 3–0–1 Eliza Olson PTS 4 (4) 2003-03-19 Villa Barone Manor, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Daria Hill MD 4 (4) 2002-12-11 Hudson Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Myriam Bazile TKO 1 (4) 2002-07-23 New Roc City, New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Ann Marie Francey TKO 2 (4) 2002-05-24 Wonderland Ballroom, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S.

Personal life

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Prior to turning professional, Saccurato enrolled at Seton Hall University to study health and physical fitness but left after one year to pursue her career in the fitness industry.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Female Boxer Makes Ultimate Comeback And Wins WBC World Title". Boxing News 24/7. 9 November 2006. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  2. ^ "A Female Warrior in the Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Eliza Olson
WBC lightweight champion
November 4, 2006 – 2007
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jessica Rakoczy
Preceded by
Jessica Rakoczy
WBC lightweight champion
September 27, 2007 – 2008
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Herself
Vacant
Title last held by
Herself
WBC lightweight champion
August 11, 2008 – August 6, 2011
Succeeded by