Ann Wolfe
Ann Wolfe | |
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Born | Ann Wolfe January 17, 1971 |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Brown Sugar |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light Heavyweight Super Middleweight Middleweight Light Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Reach | 71 in (181 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 26 |
Wins | 24 |
Wins by KO | 16 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Ann Wolfe (born January 17, 1971) is an American former boxer who held world titles in three different weight classes simultaneously.[1] Wolfe is regarded by many within the sport as the greatest fighter in the history of women's boxing.[2] She's also a personal trainer and coach of several professional boxers, including former light middleweight contender James Kirkland.[3] She appears in the 2017 film Wonder Woman in the supporting role of the Amazon Artemis.
Personal life
Wolfe was born in Austin, Texas and moved Oberlin, Louisiana where she spent most of her childhood while spending a short time in Los Angeles. She moved from Oberlin to Austin Texas in 1996 with her two daughters. After being homeless and working construction, she met her original trainer 'Pops' Billingsley.[4] She fought her amateur fights under Billingsley's tutelage and started fighting as a professional for RPM Promotions. Wolfe has mentored many children through her gyms, now lives in Austin and is a business-owner.[5]
Amateur career
Ann had a record of 3-1 as an amateur boxer and fought at the 1998 U.S. National Championships. She won a decision over Tami Hendrickson of Seattle in the quarter-final by 50-39, then went on to stop Shanie Keelean of Chicago within 46 seconds of the first round. In the semifinal Wolfe lost to La'Kiea Coffen by a disqualification at 1:23 of the third round.[6]
Professional career
Wolfe made her professional debut by beating Brenda Lee Bell by a four round decision. Her first and only career loss came four fights later, when she was knocked out in three rounds by veteran and future world champion Valerie Mahfood.[7]
Wolfe beat Vienna Williams by a ten round decision to win her first world title, the IFBA Jr. Middleweight title.[8] She beat Gina Nicholas by knockout in three to win the vacant WIBA Light Middleweight title. She then proceeded to beat Shirvelle Williams by knockout in one round on a non title bout.[9]
Next was the vacant IFBA world Super Middleweight title, which she picked up by knocking out Marsha Valley in six rounds. She and Valley fought again, this time with the vacant WIBC's version of the title, and Wolfe won by knockout in round ten.[10]
She avenged her defeat against Mahfood by taking the NABA World Super Middleweight Championship from her with a ten round decision.[11]
Wolfe vs. Ward
On May 8, 2004,[12] she emulated Henry Armstrong's record of three world titles at the same time in different weight classes, by gaining the IBA world Light Heavyweight championship, knocking out undefeated champion and former NCAA basketball star Vonda Ward at one minute and eight seconds of Round One.[13][14] Ward had a neck concussion because she hit the canvas with her neck when she fell. Ward was taken to the hospital in serious condition due to damage to her neck and head, but she recuperated. This bout was nationally televised from Biloxi, Mississippi and television commentators called it "the best knockout punch in a women’s boxing history".[15]
Later career
Wolfe retained her title in a rematch with Valley, by a sixth round knockout.[16]
On July 19, 2005, Wolfe defeated Monica Nunez by a seventh round knockout in Lula, Mississippi.[17]
On August 20, 2005, she fought and defeated Valerie Mahfood for the second time, by a ten round decision.[18]
Retirement
Wolfe last fought in 2006, knocking out Cassandra Giger and decisioning Lisa Ested.[19] Since then, she has indicated that she is finished with her own boxing, preferring to work as a trainer.[20][21]
In 2015, Wolfe was inducted into the Women's International Boxing Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The IWBHF was created and founded by Sue TL Fox.[22]
Training career
Wolfe has trained many amateur and professional boxers, including her oldest daughter Jennifer Fenn and light middleweight contender James Kirkland.[23]
Film career
Wolfe was cast by Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins in the supporting role of the Amazon warrior Artemis.[24]
Professional boxing record
26 fights | 24 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 16 | 1 |
By decision | 8 | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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26 | Win | 24–1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 2006-06-04 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 23–1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 2 (4), 0:53 | 2006-04-29 | ![]() |
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24 | Win | 22–1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2005-08-20 | ![]() |
Retained WIBA Light Heavyweight title and IBA Female Light Heavyweight title. |
23 | Win | 21–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (8), 3:00 | 2005-07-19 | ![]() |
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22 | Win | 20–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10, 1:17) | 2005-06-18 | ![]() |
Retained IBA Female Light Heavyweight title. |
21 | Win | 19–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 1:09 | 2005-03-05 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 18–1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 2004-11-05 | ![]() |
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19 | Win | 17–1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10), 1:08 | 2004-05-08 | ![]() |
Won WIBA Light Heavyweight title and vacant IBA Female Light Heavyweight title |
18 | Win | 16–1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 2003-10-11 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 15–1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2003-08-23 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBA Super Middleweight title and NABA Super Middleweight title. |
16 | Win | 14–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (10), 0:48 | 2002-12-21 | ![]() |
Won vacant WIBC Super Middleweight title. |
15 | Win | 13–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4), 0:39 | 2002-09-25 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 12–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10), 1:06 | 2002-06-21 | ![]() |
Won vacant IFBA Super Middleweight title. |
13 | Win | 11–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:40 | 2002-04-25 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 10–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 0:47 | 2001-11-16 | ![]() |
Won WIBA Light Middleweight title Retained IFBA Jr. Middleweight title. |
11 | Win | 9–1 (1) | ![]() |
RTD | 4 (6), 3:00 | 2001-07-14 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 8–1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2001-05-15 | ![]() |
Won vacant IFBA Jr. Middleweight title. |
9 | Win | 7–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 0:36 | 2001-04-19 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 6–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (6), 1:19 | 2001-02-02 | ![]() |
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7 | Loss | 5–1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (6), 1:17 | 2000-11-30 | ![]() |
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6 | NC | 5–0 (1) | ![]() |
NC | 1 (6) | 2000-05-24 | ![]() |
No Contest due to Robinson cut caused by accidental head-butt. |
5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6), 0:17 | 2000-04-26 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 0:41 | 2000-02-11 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4) | 2000-01-20 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 1999-10-09 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
SD | 4 | 1998-10-17 | ![]() |
Professional debut. |
See also
- List of boxing quadruple champions
- List of boxing triple champions
- List of light middleweight boxing champions
- List of middleweight boxing champions
- List of super middleweight boxing champions
- List of light heavyweight boxing champions
References
- ^ "Ann Wolfe Biography". Married Biography. June 20, 2018.
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- ^ "Guess Who is not afraid of Ann Wolf? Interview with Laila Ali". Doghouseboxing.com. 2004-11-15. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Is Laila Ali Running Scared From Ann Wolfe? You Decide!". Eastsideboxing.com. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
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- ^ Christ, Scott. "James Kirkland Reunites With Ann Wolfe, Fight with Mayorga Being Discussed". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
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- ^ "Benefit for Ann's Wolfe Pack - Sports". The Austin Chronicle. 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Ann Wolfe Discusses James Kirkland's Knockout Loss - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "About the IWBHF". Wban.net. 2014-07-10. Retrieved 2016-09-25.
- ^ Gerald Rice. "Exclusive Boxing Interview : James Kirkland and Anne Wolf". Saddo Boxing. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
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I wanted the real deal...I wanted someone walking around that you look them in the eye and you knew you didn't want to mess with them.
External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Ann Wolfe from BoxRec (registration required)
- Sportspeople from Austin, Texas
- Boxers from Texas
- African-American boxers
- American women boxers
- American boxing trainers
- World boxing champions
- World light-middleweight boxing champions
- World middleweight boxing champions
- World super-middleweight boxing champions
- World light-heavyweight boxing champions
- Light-heavyweight boxers
- 1971 births
- Living people
- LGBT boxers