Mary Jo Sanders


Mary Jo Sanders is a female professional boxer. She is also daughter of NFL Hall of Famer, Charlie Sanders.
In a highly anticipated bout in 2008 with Holly Holm, a fight in which Sanders was favored to win, Holm won via decision. The two had a rematch four months later and fought to a draw. It was the last time Sanders fought. Her record is 25 wins, 8 by knockout, with 1 defeat, and 1 draw.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Draw25–1–1 Holly HolmMD10Oct 17, 2008 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USAvacant International Boxing Association female super welterweight title
26Loss25–1 Holly HolmUD10Jun 13, 2008 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAInternational Boxing Association female welterweight title
25Win25–0 Veronica RuckerTKO4 Nov 29, 2007 Andiamo Italia, Warren, Michigan, USA
24Win24–0 Valerie MahfoodUD10Mar 30, 2007 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USAInternational Boxing Association female middleweight title
23Win23–0 Gina NicholasRTD2 Jan 12, 2007 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USAInternational Boxing Association female middleweight title
22Win22–0 Cimberly HarrisUD4Nov 24, 2006 Little River Casino and Resort, Manistee, Michigan, USA
21Win21–0 Tricia TurtonUD10Jun 3, 2006 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USAvacant Women's International Boxing Association World super welterweight title
20Win20–0 Iva WestonTKO3 Feb 3, 2006 Conference Center, Detroit, Michigan, USAvacant Women's International Boxing Association World welterweight title WBC World female welterweight title
19Win19–0 Lisa HolewyneUD10Dec 17, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
18Win18–0 Yvonne ReisUD6Oct 19, 2005 Andiamo’s, Warren, Michigan, USA
17Win17–0 Eliza OlsonUD10Jul 30, 2005 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USAWBC World female super lightweight title
16Win16–0 Belinda LaracuenteUDMay 14, 2005 Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, USA
15Win15–0 Lois TheobaldTKOApr 29, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
14Win14–0 Melissa Del ValleUDMar 16, 2005 Andiamo Italian, Warren, Michigan, USA
13Win13–0 Rita TurrisiUD8Oct 27, 2004 Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
12Win12–0 Carla WitherspoonTKO3Sep 16, 2004 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
11Win11–0 Lisa HolewyneTKO9 Aug 19, 2004 Aldrich Arena, Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
10Win10–0 Terri BlairUD4Jul 16, 2004 Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, USA
9Win9–0 Chevelle HallbackPTS10May 20, 2004 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
8Win8–0 Layla McCarterUD6Apr 16, 2004 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
7Win7–0 Jamie WhitcombTKO1 Jan 30, 2004 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
6Win6–0 Terri BlairUD4Jul 31, 2003 Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
5Win5–0 Cynthia ProuderUD4Jul 15, 2003 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USA
4Win4–0 Shadina PennybakerMD4Jul 1, 2003 Cafaro Field, Niles, Ohio, USA
3Win3–0 Shadina PennybakerUD4Jun 5, 2003 State Theater, Detroit, Michigan, USA
2Win2–0 Terri BlairUD4May 23, 2003 Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
1Win1–0 Willicia MooreheadTKO1 Feb 7, 2003 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA