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Christy Martin was born on 12 June, 1968 in Mullens, West Virginia, U.S., is an American boxer. Discover Christy Martin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

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Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 12 June 1968
Birthday 12 June
Birthplace Mullens, West Virginia, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Christy Martin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Christy Martin height is 5 ft 4+1/2 in and Weight Light middleweight Middleweight Super middleweight.

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Height 5 ft 4+1/2 in
Weight Light middleweight Middleweight Super middleweight
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Who Is Christy Martin's Husband?

Her husband is Lisa Holewyne (m. 2017)

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Christy Martin Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Christy Martin worth at the age of 55 years old? Christy Martin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. She is from United States. We have estimated Christy Martin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1968

Christy Renea Martin (Salters; born June 12, 1968) is an American former professional boxer.

Martin was born Christy Renea Salters on June 12, 1968, in Mullens, West Virginia.

and attended Mullens High School.

She played various sports as a child including Little League baseball and all-state basketball.

She attended Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, on a basketball scholarship and earned a B.S. in education.

Martin is said to be “the most successful and prominent female boxer in the United States” and the person who “legitimized” women’s participation in the sport of boxing.

She began her career fighting in “Toughwoman” contests and won three consecutive titles.

1989

Competing from 1989 to 2012, she held the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Martin started her professional boxing career at the age of 21 with a six-round draw with Angela Buchanan in 1989.

She had her first training under the direction of Charlie Sensabaugh of Daniels West Virginia.

Martin won a rematch with Buchanan one month later with a second round knockout.

Andrea DeShong then beat Martin in a five-round decision.

Martin then had nineteen consecutive wins, including two against Jamie Whitcomb and Suzanne Riccio-Major as well as a rubber match win against Buchanan.

1991

She then began training with boxing coach, Jim Martin, who became her husband in 1991.

1993

On October 15, 1993, Martin defeated Beverly Szymansky.

Martin won by knocking out Szymansky in three rounds.

In her first title defense, she fought to a draw against debutante Laura Serrano in Las Vegas.

He signed Martin in October 1993 following her third-round knockout win against Beverly Szymanski.

Martin was nicknamed The Coal Miner's Daughter in reference to her father's occupation.

1996

Martin defended her title six more times, including a rematch with Szymansky, a fourth fight with Buchanan and defenses versus Melinda Robinson and Sue Chase, winning all of them, before the fight that many credit for putting women's boxing on the sports fans' radar took place: On March 16, 1996, she and Deirdre Gogarty fought what many consider a great fight, in front of Showtime cameras.

Martin got the decision, and after that bout, she began to gain more celebrity, even appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated once shortly afterwards.

(Specifically, on April 15, 1996, Martin became the first female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated; the headline read, "The Lady Is a Champ". )

Martin made a special guest appearance on the television show Roseanne in season 9, episode 6, "Pampered to a Pulp".

Martin won her next eight bouts including wins against Robinson, DeShong, Marcela Acuña and Isra Girgrah.

1998

Martin lost her title in a 10-round decision loss to Sumya Anani in 1998.

Martin then won her next nine fights including wins against Belinda Laracuente, Sabrina Hall and Kathy Collins.

Martin won her next two fights by ten-round decisions against Lisa Holeywine and Mia St. John.

2003

In 2003 Martin fought Laila Ali and lost by a knockout in the fourth round.

2005

Martin's next fight in 2005 was a second-round knockout against Lana Alexander in Lula, Mississippi.

In 2005 a fight with Lucia Rijker, titled "Million Dollar Lady", was canceled because Rijker ruptured her Achilles during training.

On September 16, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Martin lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Holly Holm.

Martin was beaten by the 23-year-old southpaw, with all three judges scoring for Holm.

Martin holds a record of 49 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws with 31 wins by knockout.

She is a frequent visitor of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame annual induction ceremonies, and an avid autograph signer.

She has fought on the undercard of boxers Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Félix Trinidad and Julio César Chávez.

Martin was promoted by Don King, and was the first woman to sign with him.

2010

In 2010, her husband made an attempt to kill her.

He was subsequently found guilty of attempted second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

2011

Martin announced on January 19, 2011, that she would be fighting again in hopes of her 50th career win on the undercard of the Ricardo Mayorga vs Miguel Cotto Fight at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 12, 2011, against Dakota Stone in a rematch of their 2009 Fight.

2016

Martin was the first female boxer elected to the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2016, and was also elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020, which was the first year that women were on the ballot.