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Anne Sophie Mathis

{{short description|French boxer (born 1977)}}

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|birth_place=Nancy, France

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Anne Sophie Mathis (born 23 July 1977) is a French former professional boxer who competed between 1995 and 2016. She held world titles in two weight division; the WBA female super-lightweight from 2006 to 2008; the WBC female super-lightweight title in 2008; and the WIBF and WIBA welterweight titles in 2011. She also challenged once for the WBO female light-middleweight title in 2014 and the undisputed welterweight title in 2016 against Cecilia Brækhus.{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/18671|title=BoxRec: Anne Sophie Mathis|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2019-12-03}} She is best known for her knockout win over Holly Holm in 2011 and is considered one of the biggest punchers in the history of women's boxing.{{cite news|title= The Betrayal of Holly Holm|work= Boxing.com|url= http://www.boxing.com/the_betrayal_of_holly_holm.html|access-date=2014-07-20}}{{cite news|title= Video: Holly Holm Brutally Knocked Out by Anne Sophie Mathis|work= Bloody Elbow|url= http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/12/4/2611135/video-holly-holm-knocked-out-anne-sophie-mathis|access-date=2014-07-20}}{{cite news|title= Anne Sophie Mathis|work= Awakening Fighters|url= http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/anne-sophie-mathis/|access-date=2015-01-31}}{{cite web|url=https://www.francebleu.fr/sports/tous-les-sports/le-sourire-de-la-boxeuse-de-dombasle-anne-sophie-mathis-pour-son-jubile-1450603117 |title=Le sourire de la boxeuse de Dombasle Anne-Sophie Mathis pour son jubilé |website=Francebleu.fr |date=2015-12-19 |access-date=2016-02-07}}

Career

Beating her compatriot Myriam Lamare on 2 December 2006 at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, she became the women's WBA super Lightweight Champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.womenboxing.com/NEWS2006/news120306mathis.htm|title=Mathis stops Lamare|publisher=womenboxing.com|accessdate=31 December 2024}} On 29 June 2007, she successfully defended her title in a rematch against.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}

On 2 December 2011 she beat Holly Holm by seventh-round knockout in Albuquerque.{{cite web |url= http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/sport/20111206.OBS6083/stop-a-la-misogynie-journalistique-bravo-a-la-boxeuse-anne-sophie-mathis.html|publisher= L'Obs |title= Stop à la misogynie journalistique : bravo à la boxeuse Anne-Sophie Mathis |date= 6 December 2011 |language=fr |access-date=2015-01-31 }} However, she lost her belts in a rematch against Holm in a unanimous decision on 15 June 2012{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/holm-takes-decision-over-mathis-avenge-ko-loss--54030|title=Holm Takes Decision Over Mathis To Avenge KO Loss|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=31 December 2024}} and failed to capture the WBA, WBC and WBO championship belts against Cecilia Brækhus on 22 September 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.wboboxing.com/wbo-women/cecilia-braekhus-defeats-anne-sophie-mathis-claims-stake-as-best-womens-fighter/|title=Cecilia Braekhus defeats Anne Sophie Mathis, claims stake as best women's fighter|date=24 September 2012 |publisher=wboboxing.com|accessdate=31 December 2024}}

Mathis went on to win the vacant WBF Super Welterweight title against Yahaira Hernandez on 1 June 2013 by fifth round stoppage.{{cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2013/6/7/4407956/boxing-results-may-26-june-1-oleg-maskaev-ammeth-diaz-jessica-chavez|title=Boxing results, May 26 - June 1: Oleg Maskaev, Ammeth Diaz, Jessica Chavez, Hernan Marquez, Anne Sophie Mathis, Derrick Wilson, and Teon Kennedy emerge victorious|date=7 June 2013 |publisher=Bad Left Hook|accessdate=31 December 2024}}

On 26 July 2014, she put her newly acquired WBF title on the line and attempted to gain the vacant WBO Super Welterweight title against Christina Hammer. This bout resulted in a controversial disqualification of Mathis which was later overruled to No Contest with many arguing that Mathis was robbed of a KO victory.{{cite web |url=https://www.womenboxing.com/NEWS2014/news072714mathis-gets-robbed.htm|publisher=Women Boxing Archive Network |title= Update as of July 29, 2014: This fight has been declared a "No Contest". Mathis vs. Christina Hammer |access-date=2014-07-27 }}

On 1 October 2016, Mathis challenged Cecilia Brækhus for the WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO and IBO female welterweight titles in Oslo, Norway, losing by stoppage in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/results-cecilia-braekhus-anne/62843|title=Results: Cecilia Braekhus Vs. Anne Sophie Mathis|date=3 October 2016 |publisher=boxing247.com|accessdate=31 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/cecilia-braekhus-dominates-in-oslo-kos-anne-sophie-mathis-in-two/|title=Cecilia Braekhus dominates in Oslo, KOs Anne Sophie Mathis|date=October 2016 |publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=31 December 2024}}

Mathis was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021.{{cite web|url=https://wbcboxing.com/en/international-womens-boxing-hall-of-fame-announces-2021-iwbhf-inductees/|title=International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Announces 2021 IWBHF Inductees|date=28 April 2021 |publisher=wbcboxing.com|accessdate=31 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://tss.ib.tv/boxing/featured-boxing-articles-boxing-news-videos-rankings-and-results/69617-the-womens-boxing-hall-of-fame-welcomes-the-classes-of-2020-2021|title=The Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Welcomes the Classes of 2020/2021|date=12 August 2021 |publisher=The Sweet Science|accessdate=31 December 2024}}

Professional boxing record

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|nc=1

|ko-wins=23

|dec-wins=4

|ko-losses=2

|dec-losses=2

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{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!Result

!Record

!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

33

|{{no2}}Loss

|27–4–1 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Cecilia Brækhus

|TKO

|2 (10), {{small|1:04}}

|1 Oct 2016

|align=left|{{small|The Spectrum, Oslo, Norway}}

|align=left|{{small|For WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and IBO welterweight titles}}

32

|{{draw}}Draw

|27–3–1 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Oxandia Castillo

|SD

|10

|27 Feb 2015

|align=left|{{small|Espace Venise, Sarcelles, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBF light-middleweight title}}

31

|style=background:#DDD|{{abbr|NC|No contest}}

|27–3 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Christina Hammer

|NC

|5 (10)

|26 Jul 2014

|align=left|{{small|Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Germany}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBF light-middleweight title;
For vacant WBO female light-middleweight title;
Originally DQ win for Hammer after Mathis disqualified for rabbit punches,
later ruled no contest due to incorrect referee decision}}

30

|{{yes2}}Win

|27–3

|align=left|Yahaira Hernandez

|TKO

|5 (10), {{small|1:59}}

|1 Jun 2013

|align=left|{{small|Salle Roger Boileau, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBF light-middleweight title}}

29

|{{no2}}Loss

|26–3

|align=left|Cecilia Brækhus

|UD

|10

|22 Sep 2012

|align=left|{{small|Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark}}

|align=left|{{small|For WBA, WBC, and WBO welterweight titles}}

28

|{{no2}}Loss

|26–2

|align=left|Holly Holm

|UD

|10

|15 Jun 2012

|align=left|{{small|Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US}}

|align=left|{{small|Lost IBA, and WBF welterweight titles}}

27

|{{yes2}}Win

|26–1

|align=left|Holly Holm

|KO

|7 (10), {{small|1:38}}

|2 Dec 2011

|align=left|{{small|Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant IBA welterweight title}}

26

|{{yes2}}Win

|25–1

|align=left|Cindy Serrano

|UD

|10

|1 Oct 2011

|align=left|{{small|Salle Mermoz, Yutz, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WIBA, and WBF welterweight titles;
Won vacant WIBF welterweight title}}

25

|{{yes2}}Win

|24–1

|align=left|Olivia Boudouma

|TKO

|5 (10)

|23 Jun 2011

|align=left|{{small|Salle Jean Roure, Les Pennes-Mirabeau, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant WIBA, and WBF welterweight titles}}

24

|{{yes2}}Win

|23–1

|align=left|Duda Yankovich

|TKO

|3 (10)

|29 Apr 2011

|align=left|{{small|Espace Roger Boisrame, Pontault-Combault, France}}

|align=left|

23

|{{yes2}}Win

|22–1

|align=left|Diane Schwachhofer

|TKO

|2 (8)

|11 Feb 2011

|align=left|{{small|Palais des Sports, Saint-Quentin, France}}

|align=left|

22

|{{yes2}}Win

|21–1

|align=left|Angel McKenzie

|TKO

|4 (6)

|4 Dec 2010

|align=left|{{small|Salle Roger Boileau, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France}}

|align=left|

21

|{{yes2}}Win

|20–1

|align=left|Mihaela Dragan

|TKO

|1 (6)

|26 Nov 2010

|align=left|{{small|Gymnase du Clos de l'Arche, Noisy-le-Grand, France}}

|align=left|

20

|{{yes2}}Win

|19–1

|align=left|Belinda Laracuente

|UD

|10

|22 Nov 2008

|align=left|{{small|Les Vielles Forges, Les Mazures, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBA light-welterweight title}}

19

|{{yes2}}Win

|18–1

|align=left|Ana Pascal

|TKO

|3 (10)

|8 Mar 2008

|align=left|{{small|Palais des sports St Symphorien, Metz, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBA light-welterweight title;
Won vacant WBC, and WIBF light-welterweight titles}}

18

|{{yes2}}Win

|17–1

|align=left|Jane Couch

|TKO

|2 (6)

|8 Dec 2007

|align=left|{{small|La Palestre, Le Cannet, France}}

|align=left|

17

|{{yes2}}Win

|16–1

|align=left|Myriam Lamare

|MD

|10

|29 Jun 2007

|align=left|{{small|Palais des Sports, Marseille, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBA light-welterweight title}}

16

|{{yes2}}Win

|15–1

|align=left|Borislava Goranova

|KO

|4 (6)

|26 May 2007

|align=left|{{small|Salle Roger Boileau, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France}}

|align=left|

15

|{{yes2}}Win

|14–1

|align=left|Olga Bojare

|TKO

|2 (6)

|28 Apr 2007

|align=left|{{small|Salle de l'Hotel de Ville, Villerupt, France}}

|align=left|

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|13–1

|align=left|Myriam Lamare

|TKO

|7 (10)

|2 Dec 2006

|align=left|{{small|Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy, Paris, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained European light-welterweight title;
Won WBA light-welterweight title}}

13

|{{yes2}}Win

|12–1

|align=left|Borislava Goranova

|TKO

|5 (6)

|14 Oct 2006

|align=left|{{small|Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France}}

|align=left|

12

|{{yes2}}Win

|11–1

|align=left|Oksana Cernikova

|TKO

|3 (6)

|4 Feb 2006

|align=left|{{small|Longuyon, France}}

|align=left|

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|10–1

|align=left|Nathalie Toro

|TKO

|9 (10)

|29 Oct 2005

|align=left|{{small|Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France}}

|align=left|{{small|Won European light-welterweight title}}

10

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–1

|align=left|Larysa Berezenko

|TKO

|5 (6)

|19 Mar 2005

|align=left|{{small|Metz, France}}

|align=left|

9

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–1

|align=left|Borislava Goranova

|TKO

|6 (6)

|27 Nov 2004

|align=left|{{small|Hussigny-Godbrange, France}}

|align=left|

8

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–1

|align=left|Daniela David

|TKO

|3 (6)

|24 Sep 2004

|align=left|{{small|Matoury, French Guiana}}

|align=left|

7

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–1

|align=left|Alexandra Vajdova

|TKO

|1 (6)

|11 Jun 2004

|align=left|{{small|Palais des Sports, Nancy, France}}

|align=left|

6

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–1

|align=left|Daniela David

|TKO

|6 (6)

|26 May 2004

|align=left|{{small|Matoury, French Guiana}}

|align=left|

5

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–1

|align=left|Daniela David

|TKO

|6 (6)

|17 Apr 2004

|align=left|{{small|Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France}}

|align=left|

4

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–1

|align=left|Larysa Berezenko

|PTS

|6

|27 Feb 2004

|align=left|{{small|Hyères, France}}

|align=left|

3

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–1

|align=left|Katalin Csehi

|TKO

|2 (6)

|6 Dec 2003

|align=left|{{small|Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, France}}

|align=left|

2

|{{no2}}Loss

|1–1

|align=left|Marischa Sjauw

|TKO

|5 (10)

|18 Nov 1995

|align=left|{{small|Landgraaf, Netherlands}}

|align=left|

1

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–0

|align=left|Erika Szegedi

|TKO

|1 (4)

|21 Oct 1995

|align=left|{{small|Eger, Hungary}}

|align=left|

See also

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Category:World Boxing Association champions

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