| Ann Saccurato | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ann Marie Saccurato (1978-01-01) January 1, 1978 (age 46) Thornwood, New York, U.S. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 2 |
Ann Marie Saccurato (born January 1, 1978) is an American former professional boxer.
Professional career
Saccurato turned professional in 2002 & compiled a record of 12–1–2 before beating Jelena Mrdjenovich to win the vacant WBC lightweight title. She would go on to have two further reigns of the same title before losing it in her final fight against rising contender Érica Farías.
Professional boxing record
| 23 fights | 15 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 5 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Loss | 15–6–2 | Érica Farías | TD | 8 (10) | 2011-08-06 | Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina | Lost WBC lightweight title |
| 22 | Loss | 15–5–2 | Holly Holm | TKO | 8 (10) | 2010-12-03 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | For IBA light-welterweight title |
| 21 | Win | 15–4–2 | Jelena Mrdjenovich | UD | 10 (10) | 2009-11-13 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Retained WBC lightweight title |
| 20 | Loss | 14–4–2 | Myriam Lamare | UD | 10 (10) | 2009-10-09 | Salle Vallier, Marseille, France | For inaugural WBF light-welterweight title |
| 19 | Win | 14–3–2 | Emiko Raika | UD | 10 (10) | 2008-08-11 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Won vacant WBC lightweight title |
| 18 | Loss | 13–3–2 | Emiko Raika | MD | 10 (10) | 2007-11-10 | Shinjuku Face, Tokyo, Japan | For WIBA lightweight title |
| 17 | Win | 13–2–2 | Jessica Rakoczy | KO | 10 (10) | 2007-09-27 | Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S. | Won WBC lightweight title |
| 16 | Loss | 12–2–2 | Holly Holm | UD | 10 (10) | 2007-03-22 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | For vacant WBC, WIBA and IFBA welterweight titles |
| 15 | Win | 12–1–2 | Jelena Mrdjenovich | SD | 10 (10) | 2006-11-04 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Won vacant WBC lightweight title |
| 14 | Win | 11–1–2 | Victoria Cisneros | UD | 8 (8) | 2006-02-10 | Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 10–1–2 | Tonya Gallegos | TKO | 1 (6) | 2005-11-23 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | |
| 12 | Loss | 9–1–2 | Belinda Laracuente | SD | 6 (6) | 2005-08-26 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 9–0–2 | Martha Deitchman | TKO | 4 (8) | 2005-05-06 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 8–0–2 | Victoria Cisneros | UD | 6 (6) | 2005-02-04 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 7–0–2 | Cimberly Harris | UD | 6 (6) | 2004-10-30 | Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, New York, U.S. | |
| 8 | Draw | 6–0–2 | Maria Lindberg | PTS | 4 (4) | 2004-05-30 | DC Tunnel, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Elizabeth Mooney | UD | 4 (4) | 2004-03-19 | Olympic Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Bonnie Wherry | TKO | 2 (4) | 2003-11-01 | Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Bonnie Mann | UD | 4 (4) | 2003-09-06 | Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| 4 | Draw | 3–0–1 | Eliza Olson | PTS | 4 (4) | 2003-03-19 | Villa Barone Manor, The Bronx, New York, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Daria Hill | MD | 4 (4) | 2002-12-11 | Hudson Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Myriam Bazile | TKO | 1 (4) | 2002-07-23 | New Roc City, New Rochelle, New York, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ann Marie Francey | TKO | 2 (4) | 2002-05-24 | Wonderland Ballroom, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Personal life
Prior to turning professional, Saccurato enrolled at Seton Hall University to study health and physical fitness but left after one year to pursue her career in the fitness industry.
See also
References
- "Female Boxer Makes Ultimate Comeback And Wins WBC World Title". Boxing News 24/7. 9 November 2006. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- "A Female Warrior in the Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
External links
- Boxing record for Ann Saccurato from BoxRec (registration required)
- Ann Saccurato - Profile at Women Boxing Archive Network
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World boxing titles | ||||
| VacantTitle last held byEliza Olson | WBC lightweight champion November 4, 2006 – 2007 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byJessica Rakoczy | ||
| Preceded byJessica Rakoczy | WBC lightweight champion September 27, 2007 – 2008 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byHerself | ||
| VacantTitle last held byHerself | WBC lightweight champion August 11, 2008 – August 6, 2011 |
Succeeded byÉrica Farías | ||