# Lisa-Marie Vizaniari

Lisa-Marie Vizaniari (born 14 December 1971 in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales) is an Australian retired discus thrower and a retired professional boxer. She is openly lesbian.
Her personal best throw was 65.86 metres, achieved in March 1997 in Melbourne. The Australian, and Oceanian, record then belonged to Daniela Costian with 68.72 metres.

## Achievements

| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
| Representing Australia ||||||
| 1989 | World Cup | Barcelona, Spain | 6th | Discus throw | 57.92 m$^1$ |
| 1990 | Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 1st | Discus throw | 56.38 m |
| 1990 | World Junior Championships | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | 2nd | Discus throw | 60.44 m |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 3rd | Shot put | 16.61 m |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 6th | Discus throw | 53.88 m |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 14th (q) | Discus throw | 59.24 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 8th | Discus throw | 62.48 m |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 12th | Discus throw | 57.56 m |
| 1998 | Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | 8th | Discus throw | 58.43 m |
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 2nd | Discus throw | 62.14 m |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 14th (q) | Discus throw | 61.49 m |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 8th | Discus throw | 62.57 m |
$^1$Representing Oceania

## Professional boxing

In 2001, Vizaniari made her professional debut as a boxer. Vizaniari is a two time World Heavyweight Champion.

### Professional titles

* South Pacific Women's Heavyweight Title (218 Ibs)
* World Boxing Foundation female heavyweight title (272¼ Ibs)
* Women's International Boxing Association World heavyweight title (269¾ Ibs)

### Professional record

| 8 fights | 8 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kathy Rivers | TKO | 10 (10) 1:58 | 6 Nov 2014 | Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia | vacant Women's International Boxing Association World heavyweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Victoria Nansen | UD | 6 | 18 May 2013 | Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Linda Eliason | TKO | 1 (6) 0:59 | 21 Dec 2012 | Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Ali Dutt | UD | 10 | 26 May 2012 | Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia | vacant World Boxing Foundation female heavyweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Ali Dutt | UD | 8 | 29 May 2003 | Kath Dale Hall, Otahuhu, New Zealand | South Pacific Women's Heavyweight Title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Ali Dutt | UD | 8 | 28 Feb 2002 | ABA Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand | Vacant South Pacific Women's Heavyweight Title |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Kelli Courtenay | KO | 3 (5) | 28 Feb 2002 | Southport Sharks AFL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Leisa Hines | TKO | 1 (4) | 22 Jun 2001 | Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia | Professional debut |