Myriam Lamare


Myriam Lamare is a French female boxer who won world titles in the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Federation, and International Boxing Federation.

Biography

Myriam Lamare was born to a French father and an Algerian mother. She spent her childhood in Aubervilliers, France. She left school at age 17, hoping to help support her family, and began boxing as an amateur because her parents did not have the means to enroll her in a club. She went on to practice athletics, full-contact karate, and boxing.
While working in a catering job in Martinique, Lamare trained in contact sports such as full-contact kickboxing. Her unexpected break happened at a facility in Fort-de-France, when she was seen by an expert coach visiting from Hatman Miloudi, a French boxing club in Bobigny. He helped Lamare develop from a regional-level fighter to elite status in a recognized national federation, the French Federation of Savate.
When Lamare was awarded the title of vice-champion of France, she left Martinique and moved to Marseille for better training conditions. As an amateur, her record was 45 fights, 42 wins.
In November 2004, Lamare became the world champion in the super lightweight category, beating the United States' Eliza Olson. She became the first female world champion recognized by the World Boxing Association. On 29 April 2005, she defended her title by beating Ukraine's Elena Tverdokhleb before 7,000 spectators at the Palais des Sports in Marseille.
It was during the sixth defense of her world title on 2 December 2006 in Paris that Lamare, who had earned a reputation as a "killer" in the ring, met Anne Sophie Mathis for the first time. Lamare lost by referee stoppage in the sixth round. The match was voted female fight of the year by Ring Magazine. A rematch was held in Marseille on 29 June 2007, and the result was the same: Mathis dominated all 10 rounds.
On 23 January 2009, Lamare lost to Holly Holm, the reigning Women's International Boxing Association welterweight champion. However, on 9 October 2009, she won the vacant position of WBF welterweight champion, beating Ann Saccurato of the United States.
On 5 November 2011, Lamare became the IBF super lightweight world champion by defeating Chevelle Hallback in Toulon, France.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss22–4 Cecilia BrækhusUD10, 2:00Feb 1, 2014For the WBA World female welterweight title, WBC World female welterweight title, & WBO World female welterweight title
25Win22–3 Loli MunozPTS8, 2:00Nov 30, 2013 Halle Monconseil, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
24Win21–3 Floarea LihetPTS8, 2:00Oct 20, 2012 Salle Schmitt, Sedan, Ardennes, France
23Win20–3 Chevelle HallbackUD10, 2:00Nov 5, 2011 Palais des Sports, Toulon, Var, FranceWon the vacant IBF World female super lightweight title
22Win19–3 Lely Luz FlorezUD10, 2:00Sep 9, 2011 Stade de l’Est, Saint-Denis, RéunionDefended the World Boxing Federation female super lightweight title
21Win18–3 Lucia MorelliTKO6, 1:00Nov 6, 2010 Complexe sportif du Val de l'Arc, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, FranceDefended the World Boxing Federation female super lightweight title
20Win17–3 Ann SaccuratoUD10, 2:00Oct 9, 2009 Salle Vallier, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, FranceWon the vacant World Boxing Federation female & WBAN super lightweight titles
19Loss16–3 Holly HolmUD10, 2:00Jan 23, 2009 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAFor the Women's IBA World Welterweight Title
18Win16–2 Angel McKenzieRTD3Jun 27, 2008 Palais des Sports, Toulon, Var, France
17Win15–2 Angel McKenzieTKO6May 3, 2008 Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
16Win14–2 Daniela DavidTKO4Dec 8, 2007 La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
15Loss13–2 Anne Sophie MathisMD10, 2:00Jun 29, 2007 Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, FranceFor the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title.
14Loss13–1 Anne Sophie MathisTKO7Dec 2, 2006 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceLost the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title. For the EBU Female Super Lightweight Title.
13Win13–0 Belinda LaracuenteUD10, 2:00Jul 15, 2006 La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, FranceDefended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title.
12Win12–0 Belinda LaracuenteUD10, 2:00Mar 18, 2006 Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, FranceDefended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title.
11Win11–0 Jane CouchTKO3Dec 5, 2005 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceDefended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title. Won the Women's IBF World Super Lightweight Title
10Win10–0 Iva WestonTKO3Jul 9, 2005 La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, FranceDefended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title
9Win9–0 Elena TverdokhlebTKO10, 1:06Apr 29, 2005 Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, FranceDefended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title
8Win8–0 Eliza OlsonUD10, 2:00Nov 8, 2004 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceWon the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title
7Win7–0 Elena TverdokhlebPTS8, 2:00Jul 10, 2004 La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
6Win6–0 Monica HerzillaTKO1May 27, 2004 Zenith d'Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, France
5Win5–0 Larysa BerezenkoPTS6, 2:00Mar 20, 2004 Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France
4Win4–0 Borislava GoranovaPTS6, 2:00Mar 20, 2004 Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, Rhône, France
3Win3–0 Elena TverdokhlebPTS6, 2:00Dec 16, 2003 Palais Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France
2Win2–0 Laura StefanescuTKO1Nov 14, 2003 Palais Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France
1Win1–0 Katalin CsehiTKO1Oct 10, 2003 Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Mixed martial arts record