Theresa Kibby

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Theresa Maxine Kibby (August 12, 1953 in Tollhouse, California – September 4, 2021) née: Buckskin, was an American former professional female boxer. With a record of 10 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws (ties), with 3 of her wins by knockout, Kibby, along with her sister Darlene Buckskin, was part of the first pair of Native American women in California to receive professional boxing licenses.

In December 2023, Kibby was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame;[1] she will be inducted there in June 2024. She will be inducted in the women's trailblazer category.[2]

Personal[edit]

She was the daughter of Dave Kibby, Sr. She started boxing at age 10.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Theresa Kibby". www.ibhof.com.
  2. ^ Santoliquito, Joseph (December 7, 2023). "Diego Corrales and Ricky Hatton top the 2024 Hall of Fame Class".