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- Born: June 12, 1968
- Birthplace: Bluefield, WV
- Height: 5'4"
- Record: 47-5-2
- KO's: 31
- Once appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated
- Married to manager and trainer Jim Martin
- Knocked out by Laila Ali in 2003
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Christy "The Coal Miner's Daughter" Martin is a female boxing champion promoted by Don King. Her boxing career began in 1989 after a five-round draw against Angela Buchanan, and is considered one of the most well known female boxers in the world.Official Site: Christy Martin Bio
Martin's Career
Martin's career took off in the 1990s after she began training with Jim Martin in 1991. She was first spotted by Don King after Martin's fight with Texas policewoman Melinda Robinson, and was immediately signed in 1993. Soon after, she began her rise to fame after beating Chris Kruez in four rounds in 1994.[Official Site: http://www.christymartin.com/bio/index.html Christy Martin Bio]The Bloody Nose
Christy Martin's media attention was at an all time high when she received a bloody nose in 1996 from her opponent, Deidre Gogarty. While Martin won the match and was named the Women's Lightweight Champion of the World by the World Boxing Council, Martin's bloody nose was watched in an estimated 30 million homes worldwide. The bloodied image of Martin gave a new kind of recognition to women's boxing as a much tougher sport than previously thought.[Official Site: http://www.christymartin.com/bio/index.html Christy Martin Bio]Quotes
"I didn't know anything about boxing. I'd never hit a heavy bag or done anything like that in my life. But I was an athlete. Athletes are cocky. I liked the challenge."-Christy MartinCanadastar Boxing: Christy Martin Profile and Bio-
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Christy Martin Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'4"
- Reach: 64"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Welterweight
- Record: Wins - 47
- Losses - 5
- Wins By KO - 31
Christy Martin Timeline
- June 12, 1968: Born
- 1989: Earns Draw in 1st Fight versus Angela Buchanan
- 1991: Defeats Suzanne Riccio-Major On Points In 5 Rounds
- 1993: Wins the WBC Junior Welterweight Women's Title
- 1994: Defends Title verus Laura Serrano
- 1996: Appears on the Cover of Sports Illustrated after defeating Deidre Gogarty
- 1998: Loses title by decision to Sumya Anani
- 2003: Laila Ali KO's Martin in 4th Round
Christy Martin Merchandise
- Grandstand Sports: Christy Martin Memorabilia
- Amazon.com: Christy Martin
- eBay: Christy Martin Auctions
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