# Anita Christensen

Anita Christensen, (born October 29, 1972, in Randers, Denmark) is a world champion female professional boxer.

## Amateur career

She posted a 19–2–0 record as an amateur boxer and was the 1998 Nordic 57-kg Women's Champion before turning professional.

## Professional career

On February 16, 2000, in Give, Denmark, Christensen won her pro debut with a 1st-round TKO over Veronica Szucz.
On January 17, 2004, in Aarhus, Denmark, Anita Christensen won a controversial ten round split (93-97 97-94 96–95) decision over Florida-based Ada Vélez to win the WIBA and WIBF Bantamweight titles. Christensen was knocked down in the eighth round, and Velez was the aggressor for much of the fight.
On June 21, 2008, in Brøndbyvester, Denmark, Christensen lost her WBA and WBC bantamweight titles to Hungarian contender Galina Koleva Ivanova.
On May 26, 2012, Randers, Denmark, Christensen had her final fight against Isabelle Leonardi. She would win via unanimous decision.
Anita Christensen is promoted and managed by Bettina Palle and trained by Brian Mathiasen.

## Professional boxing record

| 28 fights | 25 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 17 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 28 | Win | 25–1–1 (1) | Isabelle Leonardi | UD | 6 (6) | 2012-05-26 | Arena Randers, Randers, Denmark | |
| 27 | Draw | 24–1–1 (1) | Kaliesha West | MD | 10 (10) | 2010-03-26 | Arena Midt, Kjellerup, Denmark | |
| 26 | Loss | 24–1 (1) | Galina Koleva Ivanova | UD | 10 (10) | 2008-06-21 | Brøndbyhallen, Brøndbyvester, Denmark | Lost WBA, WBC and GBU bantamweight titles |
| 25 | Win | 24–0 (1) | Jane Kavulani | UD | 10 (10) | 2008-03-23 | Tobakken, Esbjerg, Denmark | Retained WBA, WBC and GBU bantamweight titles |
| 24 | Win | 23–0 (1) | Mihaela Calugareanu | TKO | 3 (6) | 2007-11-24 | Nellerupgaard Hallen, Gilleleje, Denmark | |
| 23 | Win | 22–0 (1) | Betina Gabriela Garino | UD | 10 (10) | 2007-09-14 | Forum Horsens, Horsens, Denmark | Retained WBA and GBU bantamweight titles; Won vacant WBC bantamweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–0 (1) | Eva Liskova | UD | 6 (6) | 2006-12-15 | Antvorskovhallen, Slagelse, Denmark | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0 (1) | Jessica Mohs | UD | 6 (6) | 2006-11-24 | Falkoner Center, Frederiksberg, Denmark | |
| 20 | Win | 19–0 (1) | Nadya Hokmi | UD | 10 (10) | 2006-10-14 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | Won vacant WBA, GBU and Interim WBC bantamweight titles |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Jane Kavulani | UD | 6 (6) | 2006-06-09 | Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Monika Petrova | TKO | 5 (6) | 2005-09-30 | Vesthallen, Slagelse, Denmark | |
| 17 | Win | 16–0 (1) | Oksana Romanova | UD | 6 (6) | 2005-06-17 | SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark | |
| 16 | Win | 15–0 (1) | Ada Vélez | SD | 10 (10) | 2004-01-17 | SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark | Won WIBA and vacant WIBF bantamweight titles |
| 15 | NC | 14–0 (1) | Hagar Finer | ND | 6 (6) | 2003-12-13 | Falkoner Center, Frederiksberg, Denmark | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Stephanie Dobbs | UD | 6 (6) | 2003-10-24 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Daniela Graf | UD | 6 (6) | 2003-05-16 | Congres Centrum, The Hague, Netherlands | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Renata Vesecka | PTS | 6 (6) | 2003-04-25 | Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Germany | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Galina Gyumliyska | UD | 10 (10) | 2001-11-09 | Odense Congress Center, Odense, Denmark | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Iliana Boneva | KO | 6 (6) | 2001-10-12 | Messecenter Herning, Herning, Denmark | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Damaris Muthoni | PTS | 6 (6) | 2001-09-07 | Lemvig idraets og kulturcenter, Lemvig, Denmark | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Valerie Rangheard | UD | 6 (6) | 2001-01-19 | Hadsund Hallen, Hadsund, Denmark | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Krisztina Krek | UD | 10 (10) | 2000-11-24 | Arena Randers, Randers, Denmark | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Gizella Papp | TKO | 4 (?) | 2000-10-13 | Aarhus Stadionhal, Aarhus, Denmark | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Romy Heine | TKO | 1 (6) | 2000-08-19 | Silkeborg Hallerne, Silkeborg, Denmark | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Sonia Pereira | TKO | 2 (6) | 2000-05-25 | Frederiksvaerk Hallen, Frederiksværk, Denmark | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Chiara Benedettini | TKO | 3 (4) | 2000-04-29 | Varde Hallen, Varde, Denmark | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Piroska Beki | UD | 4 (4) | 2000-03-25 | Aarhus Stadionhal, Aarhus, Denmark | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Veronika Szucs | TKO | 1 (4) | 2000-02-17 | Sondermarkshallen, Give, Denmark | |