Age, Biography and Wiki
Martha Salazar was born on 2 February, 1970 in Ocotlán, Jalisco, Mexico, is a Mexican boxer. Discover Martha Salazar'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 54 years old?
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54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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2 February 1970 |
| Birthday |
2 February |
| Birthplace |
Ocotlán, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Nationality |
American
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She is a member of famous Boxer with the age 54 years old group.
Martha Salazar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Martha Salazar height is 5ft 9in and Weight 235 lb.
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5ft 9in |
| Weight |
235 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Martha Salazar Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martha Salazar worth at the age of 54 years old? Martha Salazar’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. She is from American. We have estimated Martha Salazar's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Boxer |
Martha Salazar Social Network
Timeline
Martha Salazar (born February 2, 1970, Ocotlán, Jalisco, Mexico) is a Mexican retired female boxer.
Salazar, fought as a Heavyweight.
She is former WBC world Heavyweight champion.
Her nickname is "The Shadow".
She hails from San Francisco, California.
She was born in Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico (view the ESPN note at November 11; ).
Salazar became the third Hispanic to become world Heavyweight champion in all of boxing's history, and the second one in women's boxing history.
The first Hispanic to win a world Heavyweight championship in boxing was male boxer John Ruiz of Puerto Rico.
Salazar debuted as a professional boxer on March 25, 2001, defeating Denise Callahan by a four round decision in Hayward, California.
She followed that victory with two back to back wins over Carley Pesente, defeating Pesente twice by four round unanimous decisions, both times in Tacoma, Washington.
Salazar won two more fights, including a six round decision win on November 16, 2002, over Kisha Snow, who had six wins and only one loss coming into their fight.
On March 1, 2003, Salazar made her Las Vegas debut.
She suffered her first career defeat that night, being beaten on points over four rounds by former NCAA basketball star Vonda Ward, who ran her record to sixteen victories and no losses after beating Salazar.
Salazar rebounded with her first knockout win, however, when she beat Pesente in their third bout, held on May 24, in Vallejo, California.
Salazar beat Pesente in the first round.
Salazar received her first world title shot after that win, attempting to win the IBA world Heavyweight title on June 11, 2003, when she lost by a ten round decision to Ward in their rematch, held at Canton, Ohio.
On March 18, 2004, Salazar met Marsha Valley in California and she lost for the second time in a row, this time by a split six round decision.
On October 16, she and Valley met in a rematch, fighting in Oakland, for the World Boxing Empire's world super heavyweight title.
The Super Heavyweight division is a division that is only recognized in amateur boxing and by a couple of women's boxing organizations.
It is not recognized at all in men's boxing.
Salazar avenged her earlier loss to Valley and, nevertheless, became a world champion for the first time, when she defeated Valley by an eight round unanimous decision.
Salazar went down in weight to compete for the world Heavyweight championship for the second time, when she was offered a chance to meet Pamela London for the WIBF's vacant world Heavyweight title.
On November 28, 2004, Salazar had her first fight abroad when she and London met in Guyana.
With a weight of 240 pounds (109 kg) for that fight, Salazar became the WIBF world Heavyweight champion, by knocking London out in nine rounds.
On November 8, 2014, Salazar won the biggest title in her career, winning the WBC World Heavyweight Title.
She lost the title in March 2016 against Alejandra Jimenez in Mexico.
On March 14, 2017, Salazar announced her retirement from all combat fighting.
