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 | |
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| Born | October 31, 1980 Waskom, Texas, U.S. |
| Nickname | Killer |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Style | Orthodox |
| Years active |
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| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Professional boxing record
edit| 19 fights | 13 wins | 4 losses |
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| By knockout | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 19 | Loss | 13–4–2 |  Katie Taylor
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TKO | 3 (10), 1:43 | 28 Jul, 2018 |  The O2 Arena, London, England
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For WBA and IBF female lightweight titles |
| 18 | Win | 13–3–2 |  Jasmine Clarkson
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UD | 6 | Jul 8, 2017 | L'Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
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| 17 | Loss | 12–3–2 |  Victoria Bustos
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UD | 10 | Mar 18, 2017 | Gimnasio Futbol Club, Vera, Argentina
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For vacant IBF female lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 12–2–2 | Kim Colbert
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TKO | 3 (4), 1:57 | May 7, 2016 | Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S.
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| 15 | Win | 11–2–2 | Kim Colbert
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UD | 6 | Apr 21, 2016 | Mel Ott Recreation Center, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
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| 14 | Win | 10–2–2 | Nicole Woods
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UD | 8 | Aug 25, 2012 | Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
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| 13 | Loss | 9–2–2 |  Amanda Serrano
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TKO | 2 (10), 1:45 | Sep 10, 2011 | Aviator Sports and Events Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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For vacant IBF female junior lightweight title |
| 12 | Win | 9–1–2 | Lisa Noel Garland
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TKO | 3 (10), 1:10 | Jun 24, 2011 | Bishop Park Event Center, Bryant, Arkansas, U.S.
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| 11 | Win | 8–1–2 | Kerri Hill
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UD | 6 | Jan 29, 2011 | Fitness Unlimited, Benton, Arkansas, U.S.
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| 10 | Win | 7–1–2 | Nicole Woods
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UD | 8 | Nov 6, 2010 | Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
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| 9 | Win | 6–1–2 | Lucretia Meacham
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PTS | 6 | Jul 17, 2010 | Jacksonville Community Center, Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S.
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| 8 | Draw | 5–1–2 | Nicole Woods
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PTS | 8 | Jan 30, 2010 | Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
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| 7 | Win | 5–1–1 | Aylin Sozen
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TKO | 2 (4) | Dec 16, 2009 | Shooters, Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
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| 6 | Draw | 4–1–1 | Tiffany Junot
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PTS | 6 | Aug 6, 2009 | Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Dora Baptiste
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TKO | 2 (4), 1:37 | Jul 24, 2009 | Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
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| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Crystal Delgado
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UD | 4 | Jun 4, 2009 | Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
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| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Cristy Nickel
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UD | 6 | Jul 23, 2005 | Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
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| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Angela Williams
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TKO | 3 (4), 1:33 | Oct 15, 2004 | University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Rita Serrano
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UD | 4 | Aug 27, 2004 | Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
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Mixed martial arts record
edit| 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
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Decision (split) | Arkansas Xtreme Challenge | Apr 17, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Veterans Community Center, Cabot, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| Win | 3–0 | Lucretia Meacham
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TKO (punches) | Arkansas Xtreme Challenge | Feb 13, 2010 | 2 | 2:40 | Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| Win | 2–0 | Kayla Oudthone
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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
edit- ^ Woods, Michael (September 12, 2011). "Serrano sisters want to fight each other". ESPN. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Katie Taylor v Kimberly Connor: All you need to know about the London Showdown". Independent. July 27, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ Horan, Matt (July 29, 2018). "Whyte vs Parker: Katie Taylor crushes Kimberly Connor to defend world titles". Sky Sports. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
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