Kimberly Ann Connor (born October 31, 1980), or Connor-Hamby, is an American former professional boxer and mixed martial artist. In boxing, she challenged three times for world titles; the IBF female junior lightweight title in 2011;[1] the IBF female lightweight title in 2017;[2] and the unified WBA and IBF female lightweight titles in 2018.[3]

Kimberly Connor
Born (1980-10-31) October 31, 1980 (age 43)
Waskom, Texas, U.S.
NicknameKiller
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StyleOrthodox
Years active
  • 2004–2018 (boxing)
  • 2009–2010 (MMA)
Professional boxing record
Total19
Wins13
By knockout5
Losses4
By knockout2
Draws2
Mixed martial arts record
Total4
Wins4
By knockout3
By decision1
Losses0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Professional boxing record

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19 fights 13 wins 4 losses
By knockout 5 2
By decision 8 2
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Loss 13–4–2   Katie Taylor TKO 3 (10), 1:43 28 Jul, 2018   The O2 Arena, London, England For WBA and IBF female lightweight titles
18 Win 13–3–2   Jasmine Clarkson UD 6 Jul 8, 2017   L'Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
17 Loss 12–3–2   Victoria Bustos UD 10 Mar 18, 2017   Gimnasio Futbol Club, Vera, Argentina For vacant IBF female lightweight title
16 Win 12–2–2   Kim Colbert TKO 3 (4), 1:57 May 7, 2016   Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S.
15 Win 11–2–2   Kim Colbert UD 6 Apr 21, 2016   Mel Ott Recreation Center, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
14 Win 10–2–2   Nicole Woods UD 8 Aug 25, 2012   Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
13 Loss 9–2–2   Amanda Serrano TKO 2 (10), 1:45 Sep 10, 2011   Aviator Sports and Events Center, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant IBF female junior lightweight title
12 Win 9–1–2   Lisa Noel Garland TKO 3 (10), 1:10 Jun 24, 2011   Bishop Park Event Center, Bryant, Arkansas, U.S.
11 Win 8–1–2   Kerri Hill UD 6 Jan 29, 2011   Fitness Unlimited, Benton, Arkansas, U.S.
10 Win 7–1–2   Nicole Woods UD 8 Nov 6, 2010   Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
9 Win 6–1–2   Lucretia Meacham PTS 6 Jul 17, 2010   Jacksonville Community Center, Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S.
8 Draw 5–1–2   Nicole Woods PTS 8 Jan 30, 2010   Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
7 Win 5–1–1   Aylin Sozen TKO 2 (4) Dec 16, 2009   Shooters, Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
6 Draw 4–1–1   Tiffany Junot PTS 6 Aug 6, 2009   Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 4–1   Dora Baptiste TKO 2 (4), 1:37 Jul 24, 2009   Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
4 Win 3–1   Crystal Delgado UD 4 Jun 4, 2009   Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 2–1   Cristy Nickel UD 6 Jul 23, 2005   Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
2 Win 1–1   Angela Williams TKO 3 (4), 1:33 Oct 15, 2004   University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1   Rita Serrano UD 4 Aug 27, 2004   Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
4 matches 4 wins losses
By knockout 4 0
By decision 1 0
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0   Jessica Hilger Decision (split) Arkansas Xtreme Challenge Apr 17, 2010 3 5:00 Veterans Community Center, Cabot, Arkansas, U.S.
Win 3–0   Lucretia Meacham TKO (punches) Arkansas Xtreme Challenge Feb 13, 2010 2 2:40 Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Win 2–0   Kayla Oudthone TKO (punches) Arkansas Xtreme Challenge Sep 12, 2009 1 2:43 Riverfront Amphitheater, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Win 1–0 Crystal Hamilton TKO (punches) Arkansas Xtreme Challenge Jun 27, 2009 1 0:20 Riverfront Amphitheater, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ Woods, Michael (September 12, 2011). "Serrano sisters want to fight each other". ESPN. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "Katie Taylor v Kimberly Connor: All you need to know about the London Showdown". Independent. July 27, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  3. ^ Horan, Matt (July 29, 2018). "Whyte vs Parker: Katie Taylor crushes Kimberly Connor to defend world titles". Sky Sports. Retrieved September 15, 2020.