Myriam Lamare
Born (1975-01-01) January 1, 1975
Saint-Denis, France
NationalityFrench
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight140 lb (64 kg; 10 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
StyleBoxing
Professional boxing record
Total26
Wins22
By knockout10
Losses4
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By decision1
Losses0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Women's amateur boxing
Representing  France
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2002 AntalyaLight welterweight
Silver medal – second place2001 ScrantonLight welterweight
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2001 Saint-Amand-les-EauxLight welterweight
Gold medal – first place2003 PécsLight welterweight

Myriam Lamare (born 1 January 1975, in Saint-Denis) is a French female boxer who won world titles in the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Federation (WBF), and International Boxing Federation (IBF).[1]

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,[2] 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 (French boxing).

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 (WIBA) welterweight champion.[3] 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

26 fights 22 wins 4 losses
By knockout 10 1
By decision 12 3
Draws 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Loss 22–4 Norway Cecilia Brækhus UD 10, 2:00 Feb 1, 2014 Denmark Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark For the WBA World female welterweight title, WBC World female welterweight title, & WBO World female welterweight title
25 Win 22–3 Spain Loli Munoz PTS 8, 2:00 Nov 30, 2013 France Halle Monconseil, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
24 Win 21–3 France Floarea Lihet PTS 8, 2:00 Oct 20, 2012 France Salle Schmitt, Sedan, Ardennes, France
23 Win 20–3 United States Chevelle Hallback UD 10, 2:00 Nov 5, 2011 France Palais des Sports, Toulon, Var, France Won the vacant IBF World female super lightweight title
22 Win 19–3 Colombia Lely Luz Florez UD 10, 2:00 Sep 9, 2011 France Stade de l’Est, Saint-Denis, Réunion Defended the World Boxing Federation female super lightweight title
21 Win 18–3 Italy Lucia Morelli TKO 6, 1:00 Nov 6, 2010 France Complexe sportif du Val de l'Arc, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France Defended the World Boxing Federation female super lightweight title
20 Win 17–3 United States Ann Saccurato UD 10, 2:00 Oct 9, 2009 France Salle Vallier, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France Won the vacant World Boxing Federation female & WBAN super lightweight titles
19 Loss 16–3 United States Holly Holm UD 10, 2:00 Jan 23, 2009 United States Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA For the Women's IBA World Welterweight Title
18 Win 16–2 Russia Angel McKenzie RTD 3 Jun 27, 2008 France Palais des Sports, Toulon, Var, France
17 Win 15–2 Russia Angel McKenzie TKO 6 May 3, 2008 France Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
16 Win 14–2 Romania Daniela David TKO 4 Dec 8, 2007 France La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
15 Loss 13–2 France Anne Sophie Mathis MD 10, 2:00 Jun 29, 2007 France Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France For the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title.
14 Loss 13–1 France Anne Sophie Mathis TKO 7 Dec 2, 2006 France Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France Lost the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title. For the EBU Female Super Lightweight Title.
13 Win 13–0 Puerto Rico Belinda Laracuente UD 10, 2:00 Jul 15, 2006 France La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France Defended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title.
12 Win 12–0 Puerto Rico Belinda Laracuente UD 10, 2:00 Mar 18, 2006 France Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France Defended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title.
11 Win 11–0 United Kingdom Jane Couch TKO 3 Dec 5, 2005 France Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France Defended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title. Won the Women's IBF World Super Lightweight Title
10 Win 10–0 Trinidad and Tobago Iva Weston TKO 3 Jul 9, 2005 France La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France Defended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title
9 Win 9–0 Ukraine Elena Tverdokhleb TKO 10, 1:06 Apr 29, 2005 France Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France Defended the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title
8 Win 8–0 United States Eliza Olson UD 10, 2:00 Nov 8, 2004 France Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France Won the WBA World Female Super Lightweight Title
7 Win 7–0 Ukraine Elena Tverdokhleb PTS 8, 2:00 Jul 10, 2004 France La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
6 Win 6–0 Poland Monica Herzilla TKO 1 May 27, 2004 France Zenith d'Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, France
5 Win 5–0 Ukraine Larysa Berezenko PTS 6, 2:00 Mar 20, 2004 France Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France
4 Win 4–0 Bulgaria Borislava Goranova PTS 6, 2:00 Mar 20, 2004 France Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, Rhône, France
3 Win 3–0 Ukraine Elena Tverdokhleb PTS 6, 2:00 Dec 16, 2003 France Palais Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France
2 Win 2–0 Romania Laura Stefanescu TKO 1 Nov 14, 2003 France Palais Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France
1 Win 1–0 Hungary Katalin Csehi TKO 1 Oct 10, 2003 France Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Annalisa Bucci Decision (Unanimous) PFC 4 - Pancrase Fighting Championship 4 April 14, 2012 2 5:00 Marsielle, France

References

  1. "Myriam Lamare arrête sa carrière" (in French). L'Equipe. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
  2. (in French) Le Figaro of 6 March 2009
  3. "Lamare revient fort" (in French). L'Equipe. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
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