Eliza Jane Olson (born February 8, 1976) is an American former professional boxer.

Eliza Olson
Born
Eliza Jane Olson

(1976-02-08) February 8, 1976 (age 48)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins10
Wins by KO2
Losses6
Draws3

Professional career

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Olson turned professional in 2000 & compiled a record of 8–5–3 before beating Jessica Rakoczy to win the vacant WBC lightweight title. Her final fight was in 2016 against rising contender Maricela Cornejo.[1]

Professional boxing record

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19 fights 10 wins 6 losses
By knockout 2 0
By decision 8 6
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Loss 10–6–3 Maricela Cornejo UD 6 (6) 2016-10-07 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18 Win 10–5–3 Miriam Brakache UD 6 (6) 2006-07-20 HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
17 Win 9–5–3 Jessica Rakoczy UD 10 (10) 2005-09-16 Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S. Won WBC and IBA lightweight titles
16 Loss 8–5–3 Mary Jo Sanders UD 10 (10) 2005-07-30 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. For inaugural WBC light-welterweight title
15 Draw 8–4–3 Jaime Clampitt SD 10 (10) 2004-12-10 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. For vacant IWBF light-welterweight title
14 Loss 8–4–2 Myriam Lamare UD 10 (10) 2004-11-08 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France For inaugural WBA light-welterweight title
13 Win 8–3–2 Rita Turrisi UD 6 (6) 2004-07-23 Warnors Theatre, Fresno, California, U.S.
12 Loss 7–3–2 Agnieszka Rylik UD 10 (10) 2004-04-10 M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, England For vacant IBO and WIBF light-welterweight titles
11 Draw 7–2–2 Deborah Fettkether MD 10 (10) 2004-02-07 Grand Casino Coushatta, Kinder, Louisiana, U.S. For vacant IBA light-middleweight title
10 Win 7–2–1 Lisa Holewyne UD 6 (6) 2003-11-08 Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
9 Loss 6–2–1 Jaime Clampitt UD 10 (10) 2003-10-31 Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. For vacant IWBF light-welterweight title
8 Draw 6–1–1 Ann Saccurato PTS 4 (4) 2003-03-19 Villa Barone Manor, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Valanna McGee UD 4 (4) 2002-07-19 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Reyna Soriano UD 4 (4) 2001-12-19 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Robyn Covino TKO 1 (4) 2001-09-07 Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4 Loss 3–1 Gloria Ramirez UD 4 (4) 2001-01-19 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Kelly Whaley UD 4 (4) 2000-05-19 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Michelle Vidales TKO 3 (4) 2000-04-15 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Debbie Foster SD 4 (4) 2000-03-03 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.

Personal life

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Eliza is the granddaughter of former middleweight champion, Bobo Olson.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Maricela Cornejo furthers her boxing cause with unanimous-decision victory at Belasco Theater". Los Angeles Times. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  2. ^ "Redwood City boxer undaunted by long odds, grueling schedule". SFGate. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
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Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by IBA lightweight champion
September 16, 2005 – 2006
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Sofya Ochigava
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by
Jessica Rakoczy
WBC lightweight champion
September 16, 2005 – 2006
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Ann Saccurato