# Myriam Lamare

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).

## 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 (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. 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

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