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Kimberly Connor

{{short description|American boxer and mixed martial arts fighter}}

{{use mdy dates|date=September 2020}}

{{Infobox martial artist

| name = Kimberly Connor

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| nickname = Killer

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|10|31}}

| birth_place = Waskom, Texas, U.S.

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| height = 5 ft 6 in

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| reach = 69 in

| style = Orthodox

| years_active = {{plainlist|

  • 2004–2018 (boxing)
  • 2009–2010 (MMA)

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| box_win = 13

| box_kowin = 5

| box_loss = 4

| box_koloss = 2

| box_draw = 2

| mma_kowin = 3

| mma_decwin = 1

| boxrec = 269626

| sherdog = 51104

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Kimberly Ann Connor (born October 31, 1980), or Connor-Hamby, is an American former professional boxer and mixed martial artist. In boxing, she challenged three times for world titles; the IBF female junior lightweight title in 2011;{{Cite web|last=Woods|first=Michael|date=September 12, 2011|title=Serrano sisters want to fight each other|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/boxing/post/_/id/57/serrano-sisters-want-to-fight-each-other-scoff-at-klitschkos|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 15, 2020|website=ESPN|language=en}} the IBF female lightweight title in 2017;{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 27, 2018|title=Katie Taylor v Kimberly Connor: All you need to know about the London Showdown|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/boxing/katie-taylor-v-kimberly-connor-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-london-showdown-37160734.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 15, 2020|website=Independent|language=en}} and the unified WBA and IBF female lightweight titles in 2018.{{Cite web|last=Horan|first=Matt|date=July 29, 2018|title=Whyte vs Parker: Katie Taylor crushes Kimberly Connor to defend world titles|url=https://www.skysports.com/amp/boxing/news/12183/11452675/whyte-vs-parker-katie-taylor-crushes-kimberly-connor-to-defend-world-titles|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 15, 2020|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}

Professional boxing record

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|draws=2

|ko-wins=5

|ko-losses=2

|dec-wins=8

|dec-losses=2

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!Result

!Record

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!Date

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!Notes

19

|{{no2}}Loss

|13–4–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|IRL}} Katie Taylor

|TKO

|3 (10), {{small|1:43}}

|28 Jul, 2018

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|UK}} The O2 Arena, London, England}}

|align=left|{{small|For WBA and IBF female lightweight titles}}

18

|{{yes2}}Win

|13–3–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Jasmine Clarkson

|UD

|6

|Jul 8, 2017

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} L'Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.}}

|

17

|{{no2}}Loss

|12–3–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|ARG}} Victoria Bustos

|UD

|10

|Mar 18, 2017

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|ARG}} Gimnasio Futbol Club, Vera, Argentina}}

|align=left|{{small|For vacant IBF female lightweight title}}

16

|{{yes2}}Win

|12–2–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Kim Colbert

|TKO

|3 (4), {{small|1:57}}

|May 7, 2016

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S.}}

|

15

|{{yes2}}Win

|11–2–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Kim Colbert

|UD

|6

|Apr 21, 2016

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Mel Ott Recreation Center, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.}}

|

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|10–2–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Nicole Woods

|UD

|8

|Aug 25, 2012

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.}}

|

13

|{{no2}}Loss

|9–2–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|PUR}} Amanda Serrano

|TKO

|2 (10), {{small|1:45}}

|Sep 10, 2011

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Aviator Sports and Events Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|For vacant IBF female junior lightweight title}}

12

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–1–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Lisa Noel Garland

|TKO

|3 (10), {{small|1:10}}

|Jun 24, 2011

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Bishop Park Event Center, Bryant, Arkansas, U.S.}}

|

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–1–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Kerri Hill

|UD

|6

|Jan 29, 2011

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Fitness Unlimited, Benton, Arkansas, U.S.}}

|

10

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–1–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Nicole Woods

|UD

|8

|Nov 6, 2010

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.}}

|

9

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–1–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Lucretia Meacham

|PTS

|6

|Jul 17, 2010

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Jacksonville Community Center, Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S.}}

|

8

|{{draw}}Draw

|5–1–2

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Nicole Woods

|PTS

|8

|Jan 30, 2010

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.}}

|

7

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–1–1

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Aylin Sozen

|TKO

|2 (4)

|Dec 16, 2009

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Shooters, Texarkana, Texas, U.S.}}

|

6

|{{draw}}Draw

|4–1–1

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Tiffany Junot

|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}

|6

|Aug 6, 2009

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.}}

|

5

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–1

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Dora Baptiste

|TKO

|2 (4), {{small|1:37}}

|Jul 24, 2009

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.}}

|

4

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–1

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Crystal Delgado

|UD

|4

|Jun 4, 2009

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.}}

|

3

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–1

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Cristy Nickel

|UD

|6

|Jul 23, 2005

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.}}

|

2

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–1

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Angela Williams

|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}

|3 (4), {{small|1:33}}

|Oct 15, 2004

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.}}

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1

|{{no2}}Loss

|0–1

|align=left|{{flagicon|US}} Rita Serrano

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}

|4

|Aug 27, 2004

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|US}} Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.}}

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Mixed martial arts record

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|dec-wins=1

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| align="center" style="border-style:none none solid solid; background:#f0f0f0;"|Method

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{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–0

|{{flagicon|US}} Jessica Hilger

|Decision (split)

|Arkansas Xtreme Challenge

|align=center|Apr 17, 2010

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Veterans Community Center, Cabot, Arkansas, U.S.

|

{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|{{flagicon|US}} Lucretia Meacham

|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} (punches)

|Arkansas Xtreme Challenge

|align=center|Feb 13, 2010

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:40

|Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

|

{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|{{flagicon|US}} Kayla Oudthone

|TKO (punches)

|Arkansas Xtreme Challenge

|align=center|Sep 12, 2009

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:43

|Riverfront Amphitheater, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

|

{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Crystal Hamilton

|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} (punches)

|Arkansas Xtreme Challenge

|align=center|Jun 27, 2009

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:20

|Riverfront Amphitheater, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

|

References

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Category:Living people

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Category:21st-century American women

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