Mary McGee (boxer)

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Mary McGee
Statistics
Nickname(s)Merciless
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1986-09-25) September 25, 1986 (age 35)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights32
Wins27
Wins by KO15
Losses4
No contests1

Mary Ann McGee (born September 25, 1986) is an American professional boxer. She held the IBF female light welterweight title from 2019 to October 2021 and challenged for the WBC female lightweight title in 2013. As of October 2021, she is ranked as the world's second best active female light welterweight The Ring.[2]

Professional career[]

McGee made her professional debut on May 20, 2005, scoring a four-round unanimous decision (UD) victory over Jasmine Davis at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana.[3]

After compiling a record of 7–0, she faced undefeated Rita Figueroa (9–0, 3 KOs). The fight was stopped and ruled a no contest (NC) in the fourth round of a scheduled eight-round bout after an accidental clash of heads.[4] McGee won her next four fights before facing Tawnyah Freeman for the vacant NABC female lightweight title on October 19, 2007 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. McGee won the fight via fifth-round technical knockout (TKO).[5] After bouncing back with four wins, McGee fought Kristy Follmar (16–1, 9 KOs) for the vacant WBC International female lightweight title. The bout took place on April 25, 2009 at the Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana,[6] with McGee capturing the WBC International female title via majority decision (MD) over ten rounds. Two judges scored the bout 97–93 in favour of McGee while the third scored it a draw at 95–95.[7] She suffered her first career defeat in her next fight by UD over six rounds to Brooke Dierdorff on February 26, 2010.[8]

McGee won her next three fights before unsuccessfully challenging Holly Holm for the IBA, and WBF light welterweight titles on May 12, 2013 at the Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She suffered the second defeat of her career, losing by UD over ten rounds. All three judges scored the bout 100–90 in favour of Holms.[9]

In her next fight she challenged for her first major world title against the reigning, undefeated WBC female lightweight champion Érica Farías. McGee lost the bout by UD,[10] with the judges' scorecards reading 100–90, 98–90 and 98–91.[11]

She won her next five fights before challenging for her second major world against Ana Esteche on December 5, 2019 at Terminal 5 in New York City. McGee won via TKO in the tenth and final round to capture the vacant IBF female light welterweight title.[12]


Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
32 fights 27 wins 4 losses
By knockout 15 0
By decision 12 4
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
32 Loss 27–4 (1) United Kingdom Chantelle Cameron UD 10 Oct 30, 2021 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England Lost IBF female light welterweight title;
For WBC and inaugural The Ring female light welterweight titles
31 Win 27–3 (1) Australia Deanha Hobbs TKO 9 (10), 1:55 Feb 8, 2020 United States Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. Retained IBF female light welterweight title
30 Win 26–3 (1) Argentina Ana Laura Esteche TKO 10 (10), 0:30 Dec 5, 2019 United States Terminal 5, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant IBF female light welterweight title
29 Win 25–3 (1) Hungary Szilvia Szabados UD 6 Apr 6, 2019 United States McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
28 Win 24–3 (1) United States Latasha Burton KO 3 (4), 0:19 Oct 13, 2018 United States McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
27 Win 23–3 (1) United States Ebony Teague TKO 2 (6), 0:13 Aug 26, 2016 United States House of Champions Fitness Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
26 Win 22–3 (1) United States Davrene Morrison UD 4 Oct 17, 2015 United States Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
25 Win 21–3 (1) United States Lakeysha Williams UD 6 Nov 22, 2013 United States Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
24 Loss 20–3 (1) Argentina Érica Farías UD 10 Oct 4, 2013 Argentina Club Sportivo America, Rosario, Argentina For WBC female lightweight title
23 Loss 20–2 (1) United States Holly Holm UD 10 May 11, 2013 United States Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. For IBA and WBF female light welterweight titles
22 Win 20–1 (1) United States Victoria Cisneros TKO 4 (6), 0:23 Dec 7, 2012 United States Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
21 Win 19–1 (1) United States Ashleigh Curry UD 6 Sep 8, 2012 United States Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
20 Win 18–1 (1) United States Ashleigh Curry UD 6 Jul 30, 2011 United States U.S. Steel Yard, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
19 Loss 17–1 (1) United States Brooke Dierdorff UD 6 Feb 26, 2010 United States Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
18 Win 17–0 (1) United States Kristy Follmar MD 10 Apr 25, 2009 United States Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. Retained NABC female lightweight title;
Won vacant WBC International female lightweight title
17 Win 16–0 (1) United States Jessica Mohs TKO 3 (6), 0:01 Jan 23, 2009 United States Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
16 Win 15–0 (1) United States Tonya Gallegos TKO 2 (8), 1:52 Aug 2, 2008 United States U.S. Steel Yard, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
15 Win 14–0 (1) United States Renee Richardt TKO 1 (6), 1:22 Apr 19, 2008 United States The Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
14 Win 13–0 (1) United States Leora Jackson UD 6 Dec 14, 2007 United States The Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
13 Win 12–0 (1) United States Tawnyah Freeman TKO 5 (10), 1:12 Oct 19, 2007 United States Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Won NABC female lightweight title
12 Win 11–0 (1) United States Willicia Moorehead TKO 1 (6), 1:33 Sep 21, 2007 United States Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
11 Win 10–0 (1) Mexico Eva Lidia Silva UD 4 Jun 8, 2007 United States Hudson and Campbell Fitness Center, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
10 Win 9–0 (1) United States Christina Jones KO 2 (6), 1:07 Apr 20, 2007 United States Star Plaza Hotel, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
9 Win 8–0 (1) United States Kim Colbert UD 4 Feb 9, 2007 United States Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
8 NC 7–0 (1) United States Rita Figueroa NC 4 (8), 0:41 Nov 17, 2006 United States Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S. Fight stooped after accidental clash of heads
7 Win 7–0 United States Leora Jackson MD 6 May 26, 2006 United States Resorts Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 United States KeLah Pollari TKO 1 (4), 0:57 Apr 14, 2006 United States Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 United States Susan Winner UD 4 Feb 24, 2006 United States Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 United States Brandy Pope TKO 1 (4), 1:53 Oct 21, 2005 United States Caesars Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Brandi Davis KO 1 (4), 0:51 Sep 30, 2005 United States Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Willicia Moorehead TKO 3 (4), 1:37 Jul 8, 2005 United States Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Jasmine Davis UD 4 May 20, 2005 United States Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.

References[]

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Mary McGee". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "The Ring Women's Ratings". The Ring. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Jasmine Davis". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  4. ^ "Rita Figueroa Injured, Mia St. John Fight Off". BoxingScene.com. April 15, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  5. ^ "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Tawnyah Freeman". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  6. ^ Donovan, Jake (July 29, 2009). "Death Becomes July: Ten Counts To The Lesser Known". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  7. ^ "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Kristy Follmar". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  8. ^ "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs Brooke Dierdorff". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  9. ^ "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Holly Holm". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  10. ^ Bivins, Ryan (October 12, 2013). "Boxing results, September 29 - October 5: Big fights fail to deliver". www.badlefthook.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  11. ^ "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Érica Farías". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  12. ^ Kemp, Jay (December 6, 2019). "Mary McGee Goes Merciless on Ana Laura Esteche to Capture the IBF Junior Welterweight Championship". Retrieved April 21, 2020.
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