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Baby Nansen

{{short description|New Zealand boxer}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2017}}

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| birth_name = Birthony Katarina Nansen

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| birth_place = Auckland, New Zealand

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Birthony Katarina Nansen{{cite web |title=Baby Nansen |url=http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/701707 |publisher=BoxRec |access-date=8 August 2018}} (born 11 January 1987), better known as Baby Nansen, is a New Zealand professional boxer and kickboxer.{{cite web |last1=Kermeen |first1=Mat |title=Kiwi boxer Baby Nansen to fight at iconic Madison Square Garden |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/103822495/kiwi-boxer-baby-nansen-to-fight-at-iconic-madison-square-garden |website=Stuff |access-date=8 August 2018 |date=12 May 2018}} Nansen's biggest fight of her career was against Melissa St. Vil for the vacant WBC Silver female super featherweight title on the Kali Reis vs. Maricela Cornejo undercard.{{cite news |title=Melissa St. Vil Returns to the USA Winning by Decision over Katy Wilson Castillo |url= http://www.womenboxing.com/NEWS2016-1/news071216china-melissa-st-vil.htm |work=Women Boxing |date=12 July 2016 |access-date=16 October 2010}} Despite losing the bout, she fought very well and received a WBC ranking of 39th. Nansen has fought on a King in the Ring undercard.

Vs Jennings

In 2016, Nansen was appointed as the number one contender for the New Zealand National (NZPBA Version) Super Featherweight Title, which was then held by Rebecca Jennings.{{cite news |title=Girls Fight Night Out in Manurewa |url= http://www.womenboxing.com/NEWS2016-1/news100716boxing-event-new-zealand.htm|work=Women Boxing |date=7 October 2016 |access-date=16 October 2016}} The two fought each other in May 2017 for the NZPBA title with the winner originally being Nansen by Split Decision. Shortly after the bout, Nansen's camp was approached by the officiating supervisor and it was revealed the scorecard calculations were added up incorrectly. Nansen was stripped of the title immediately and the result was changed to a draw from the right calculations.{{cite news |title=New Zealand: Controversial decision change after announcement |url= http://womenboxing.com/NEWS2017/news052117new-zealand.htm|work=Women Boxing |date=22 May 2017 |access-date=22 May 2017}}

Madison Square Garden

In May 2018, Baby Nansen fought at the world-famous venue at Madison Square Garden. She took on undefeated boxer Mikaela Mayer who later in her career lead to winning the World title. Baby Nansen lost the fight by Unanimous Decision.{{cite news |title=New Zealand: Controversial decision change after announcement |url= https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/103864679/kiwi-boxer-baby-nansen-beaten-at-madison-square-garden|work=Stuff |date=23 May 2018 |access-date=20 August 2021}} Baby Nansen was the first New Zealand female boxer to have fought at the venue and the first New Zealander in 11 years since Kali Meehan fought DaVarryl Williamson.

Controversy

On 10 August 2021, Baby Nansen was in the corner for a fighter that she coached at her kickboxing gym. When her fight was lost by contentious points decision, Nansen confronted one of the judges, and then punched him. A week later, a video of the altercation was published by news media. Nansen apologised to the official and the sanctioning body, which accepted the apology after lengthy conversations and suspended her from its events for 12 months. Nansen also stepped down from her gym. City Kickboxing, the gym that Nansen trained at professionally, cancelled a bout she was to compete in and indefinitely suspended her.{{cite news |title='Completely unacceptable': Kick-boxing trainer Baby Nansen banned for a year after punching judge |url= https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/126129828/completely-unacceptable-kickboxing-trainer-baby-nansen-banned-for-a-year-after-punching-judge |work=Stuff |date=20 August 2021 |access-date=20 August 2021}}{{cite news |title=MMA: Leading Kiwi fighter Baby Nansen suspended after punching official at event |url= https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/mma-leading-kiwi-fighter-baby-nansen-suspended-after-punching-official-at-event/JZVCPWAFZ5UZWDDSURA7U2BOHU/ |work=The New Zealand Herald |date=20 August 2021 |access-date=20 August 2021}} City Kickboxing took the action in light of the recent death of fighter Fau Vake, who trained at the gym and died after being on life support for over a week after being blindsided and receiving a coward punch outside a night club in Auckland.{{cite news |title=Mixed Martial Arts fighter Fau Vake dies after alleged Auckland street attack |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/125220821/mixed-martial-arts-fighter-fau-vake-dies-after-alleged-auckland-street-attack|work=The New Zealand Herald |date=23 May 2021|access-date=20 August 2021}}

Combat titles won

=Kickboxing titles=

  • WMC New Zealand Featherweight Title
  • ISKA South Pacific Featherweight Title
  • WMC New Zealand Amateur Lightweight Title
  • WMC New Zealand Amateur Featherweight Title
  • WMC New Zealand Junior Amateur Lightweight Title

=Boxing=

  • New Zealand National (PBCNZ version) Super Lightweight Title
  • South Pacific (PBCNZ version) Super Lightweight Title

Professional boxing record

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{{cite news |title=Baby Nansen |url= http://boxrec.com/boxer/701707 |work=Boxrec |access-date=16 October 2016}}

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{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!Result

!Record

!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

15

|{{no2}}Lose

|9–5–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Mea Motu

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|8

|30 Apr 2022

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant New Zealand PBCNZ Super Featherweight title}}

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–4–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Karen Te Ruki Pasene

|{{abbr|RTD|Retired}}

|7 (8), {{small|2:00}}

|10 Oct 2020

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant South Pacific PBCNZ Super Lightweight title}}

13

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–4–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Tania Reid

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|4

|25 May 2019

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|3541 attendance record}}

12

|{{no2}}Lose

|7–4–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Deanha Hobbs

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|8

|15 December 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant WBO Asia Pacific Female super featherweight title}}

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–3–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Quinita Hati

|{{abbr|SD|Split Decision}}

|4

|18 August 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Kerikeri, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small

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|10

|{{no2}}Lose

|6–3–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Mikaela Mayer

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|6

|12 May 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Madison Square Garden, New York, USA}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|}}

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|9

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–2–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Quinita Hati

|{{abbr|SD|Split Decision}}

|8

|1 September 2017

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|AMI Netball Centre, St Johns, Auckland, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant New Zealand PBCNZ female super lightweight title}}

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|8

|style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw

|5–2–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Rebecca Jennings

|{{abbr|SD|Split Decision}}

|10

|20 May 2017

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|New Zealand NZPBA female super featherweight title}}

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|7

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Wendy Talbot

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|4

|12 November 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|AMI Netball Centre, St Johns, Auckland, New Zealand}}

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|6

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Briar Johnston

|{{abbr|SD|Split Decision}}

|4

|28 October 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, Auckland, New Zealand}}

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|5

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Russia}} Daria Smith{{cite news |title=Results: Women gets their first win in NZ |url= http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1610/S00106/results-women-gets-their-first-win-in-nz.htm |work=Stuff |date=10 October 2016 |access-date=16 October 2016}}

|{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}}

|4

|8 October 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand}}

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|4

|{{no2}}Lose

|2–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Haiti}} Melissa St. Vil{{cite news |title=Mia St. John stops Lewis in four |url=http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/mia-st-john-stops-lewis-in-four-333989 |work=Fight News |date=17 April 2016 |access-date=16 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018203727/http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/mia-st-john-stops-lewis-in-four-333989 |archive-date=18 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|10

|16 April 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Vacant WBC Silver female super featherweight title}}

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|3

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Russia}} Daria Smith

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|4

|5 September 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|World Boxing Federation World Title Eliminator}}

|-

|2

|{{no2}}Lose

|1–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Gentiane Lupi{{cite news |title=Repeat or Revenge|url= http://www.newzealandfighter.co.nz/node/779 |work=New Zealand Fighter |date=5 May 2015 |access-date=16 October 2016}}

|{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}}

|6

|28 February 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, New Zealand}}

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|-

|1

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Suzie Ketchley

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}

|4

|18 October 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|AMI Netball North Harbour Stadium, Northcote, New Zealand}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Professional debut}}

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Awards and recognitions

  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Female boxer of the year (Nominated){{cite web|title=Winners 2019 Gladrap Awards|url=https://gladrapawards.weebly.com/winners2019.html|publisher=Gladrap|access-date=3 January 2020|archive-date=2 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102134133/https://gladrapawards.weebly.com/winners2019.html|url-status=dead}}
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Best looking female boxer of the year (Nominated){{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2qciOAO7-U |title=Gladrap Awards 2019 |date=21 December 2019 |publisher=Gladrap Channel |access-date=3 January 2020}}
  • 2020 New Zealand Fighter Boxing Awards Knockout of the year (Won){{cite web |url=https://www.newzealandfighter.co.nz/news/benjis-2020-new-zealand-boxing-awards |title=BENJIS 2020 NEW ZEALAND BOXING AWARDS |publisher=New Zealand Fighter |accessdate=5 January 2021 |archive-date=7 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107063908/https://www.newzealandfighter.co.nz/news/benjis-2020-new-zealand-boxing-awards |url-status=dead }}

References

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External links

  • [https://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/baby-nansen/ Awakening Fighters Profile]

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Category:1987 births

Category:Living people

Category:New Zealand sportspeople of Samoan descent

Category:New Zealand women boxers

Category:Lightweight boxers

Category:Super-featherweight boxers

Category:Featherweight boxers

Category:New Zealand female kickboxers

Category:Boxers from Auckland

Category:21st-century New Zealand sportswomen