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.
Lamare announced her retirement from professional boxing in February 2014. She was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss22–4Cecilia BrækhusUD10Feb 1, 2014Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, DenmarkFor WBA, WBC & WBO welterweight titles
25Win22–3Loli MunozPTS8Nov 30, 2013Halle Monconseil, Tours, France
24Win21–3Floarea LihetPTS8Oct 20, 2012Salle Schmitt, Sedan, France
23Win20–3Chevelle HallbackUD10Nov 5, 2011Palais des Sports de Toulon, Toulon, FranceWon inaugural IBF light-welterweight title
22Win19–3Lely Luz FlorezUD10Sep 9, 2011Stade de l’Est, Saint-Denis, RéunionRetained WBF light-welterweight title
21Win18–3Lucia MorelliTKO6 Nov 6, 2010Complexe sportif Vallier, Marseille, FranceRetained WBF light-welterweight title
20Win17–3Ann SaccuratoUD10Oct 9, 2009Salle Vallier, Marseille, FranceWon vacant WBF light-welterweight title
19Loss16–3Holly HolmUD10Jan 23, 2009Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.For WIBA welterweight title
18Win16–2Angel McKenzieRTD3 Jun 27, 2008Palais des Sports de Toulon, Toulon, France
17Win15–2Angel McKenzieTKO6 May 3, 2008Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
16Win14–2Daniela DavidTKO4 Dec 8, 2007La Palestre, Le Cannet, France
15Loss13–2Anne Sophie MathisMD10Jun 29, 2007Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceFor WBA light-welterweight title
14Loss13–1Anne Sophie MathisTKO7 Dec 2, 2006Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceLost WBA light-welterweight title;
For European light-welterweight title
13Win13–0Belinda LaracuenteUD10Jul 15, 2006La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
12Win12–0Belinda LaracuenteUD10Mar 18, 2006Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
11Win11–0Jane CouchTKO3 Dec 5, 2005Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title;
Won vacant WIBF light-welterweight title
10Win10–0Iva WestonTKO3 Jul 9, 2005La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
9Win9–0Elena TverdokhlebTKO10 Apr 29, 2005Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceRetained WBA light-welterweight title
8Win8–0Eliza OlsonUD10Nov 8, 2004Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceWon inaugural WBA light-welterweight title
7Win7–0Elena TverdokhlebPTS8Jul 10, 2004La Palestre, Le Cannet, France
6Win6–0Monica HerzillaTKO1 May 27, 2004Zenith d'Auvergne, Cournon-d'Auvergne, France
5Win5–0Larysa BerezenkoPTS6Apr 29, 2004Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
4Win4–0Borislava GoranovaPTS6Mar 20, 2004Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, France
3Win3–0Elena TverdokhlebPTS6Dec 16, 2003Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
2Win2–0Laura StefanescuTKO1 Nov 14, 2003Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
1Win1–0Katalin CsehiTKO1 Oct 10, 2003Palais des Sports, Marseille, France