Mary McGee (boxer)

Mary Ann McGee (born September 25, 1986) is an American professional boxer. She has held the IBF female junior welterweight title since 2019 and challenged once for the WBC female lightweight title in 2013. As of September 2020, she is ranked as the world's second best active female junior welterweight by The Ring[2] and fourth BoxRec.[3]

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
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights31
Wins27
Wins by KO15
Losses3
No contests1

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.[4]

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.[5] 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).[6] 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,[7] 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.[8] She suffered her first career defeat in her next fight by UD over six rounds to Brooke Dierdorff on February 26, 2010.[9]

McGee won her next three fights before unsuccessfully challenging Holly Holm for the IBA, and WBF junior 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.[10]

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,[11] with the judges' scorecards reading 100–90, 98–90 and 98–91.[12]

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 junior welterweight title.[13]


Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
31 fights 27 wins 3 losses
By knockout 15 0
By decision 12 3
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Win 27–3 (1) Deanha Hobbs TKO 9 (10), 1:55 Feb 8, 2020 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. Retained IBF female junior welterweight title
30 Win 26–3 (1) Ana Laura Esteche TKO 10 (10), 0:30 Dec 5, 2019 Terminal 5, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant IBF junior welterweight title
29 Win 25–3 (1) Szilvia Szabados UD 6 Apr 6, 2019 McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
28 Win 24–3 (1) Latasha Burton KO 3 (4), 0:19 Oct 13, 2018 McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
27 Win 23–3 (1) Ebony Teague TKO 2 (6), 0:13 Aug 26, 2016 House of Champions Fitness Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
26 Win 22–3 (1) Davrene Morrison UD 4 Oct 17, 2015 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
25 Win 21–3 (1) Lakeysha Williams UD 6 Nov 22, 2013 Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
24 Loss 20–3 (1) Érica Farías UD 10 Oct 4, 2013 Club Sportivo America, Rosario, Argentina For WBC female lightweight title
23 Loss 20–2 (1) Holly Holm UD 10 May 11, 2013 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. For IBA, and WBF female junior welterweight titles
22 Win 20–1 (1) Victoria Cisneros TKO 4 (6), 0:23 May 11, 2012 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
21 Win 19–1 (1) Ashleigh Curry UD 6 Sep 8, 2012 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
20 Win 18–1 (1) Ashleigh Curry UD 6 Jul 30, 2011 U.S. Steel Yard, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
19 Loss 17–1 (1) Brooke Dierdorff UD 6 Feb 26, 2010 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
18 Win 17–0 (1) Kristy Follmar MD 10 Apr 25, 2009 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. Retained NABC female lightweight title;
Won vacant WBC International female lightweight title
17 Win 16–0 (1) Jessica Mohs TKO 3 (6), 0:01 Jan 23, 2009 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
16 Win 15–0 (1) Tonya Gallegos TKO 2 (8), 1:52 Aug 2, 2008 U.S. Steel Yard, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
15 Win 14–0 (1) Renee Richardt TKO 1 (6), 1:22 Apr 19, 2008 The Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
14 Win 13–0 (1) Leora Jackson UD 6 Dec 14, 2007 The Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
13 Win 12–0 (1) Tawnyah Freeman TKO 5 (10), 1:12 Oct 19, 2007 Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Won NABC female lightweight title
12 Win 11–0 (1) Willicia Moorehead TKO 1 (6), 1:33 Sep 21, 2007 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
11 Win 10–0 (1) Eva Lidia Silva UD 4 Jun 8, 2007 Hudson and Campbell Fitness Center, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
10 Win 9–0 (1) Christina Jones KO 2 (6), 1:07 Apr 20, 2007 Star Plaza Hotel, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
9 Win 8–0 (1) Kim Colbert UD 4 Feb 9, 2007 Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
8 NC 7–0 (1) Rita Figueroa NC 4 (8), 0:41 Nov 17, 2006 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S. Fight stooped after accidental clash of heads
7 Win 7–0 Leora Jackson MD 6 May 26, 2006 Resorts Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 KeLah Pollari TKO 1 (4), 0:57 Apr 14, 2006 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Susan Winner UD 4 Feb 24, 2006 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Brandy Pope TKO 1 (4), 1:53 Oct 21, 2005 Caesars Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Brandi Davis KO 1 (4), 0:51 Sep 30, 2005 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Willicia Moorehead TKO 3 (4), 1:37 Jul 8, 2005 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jasmine Davis UD 4 May 20, 2005 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: Female junior welterweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Jasmine Davis". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  5. "Rita Figueroa Injured, Mia St. John Fight Off". BoxingScene.com. April 15, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  6. "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Tawnyah Freeman". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  7. Donovan, Jake (July 29, 2009). "Death Becomes July: Ten Counts To The Lesser Known". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  8. "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Kristy Follmar". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  9. "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs Brooke Dierdorff". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  10. "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Holly Holm". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  11. Bivins, Ryan (October 12, 2013). "Boxing results, September 29 - October 5: Big fights fail to deliver". www.badlefthook.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  12. "BoxRec: Mary McGee vs. Érica Farías". boxrec.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  13. 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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