Holly Holm vs. Mary Jo Sanders Rematch is Set
- Filed under: Holly Holm, Mary Jo Sanders
- Date: Sep 23,2008
In a 10-round rematch of the two best active female boxers in the sport, Detroit icon Mary Jo Sanders (25-1, 8 KOs) will face New Mexico’s Holly “Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (22-1-2, 6 KOs), on Friday, October 17 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan.
In June of this year, Sanders, the six-time champion in four different weight divisions, was dealt her first career loss in five years as a professional. Fighting in her backyard of the Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, Holm scored a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Sanders and won the IFBA Junior Middleweight world title.
This time, however, the Detroit native vows the outcome will be drastically different.
Sanders says she didn’t to stick to her game plan in the first fight and is eager to avenge the loss and recapture the IFBA title. “I’ve been given a second chance with this rematch and intend to take advantage of it.
Sanders, the Ring Magazine Female Fighter of the Year, is the former WBC, IBA and WIBA Welterweight; WIBA Junior Middleweight and current IBA Middleweight World Champion. The formidable Holm has held the IBA Light Welterweight; WIBA, WBC, IFBA, WBA, and IBA Welterweight; and IBA Light Middleweight Championships.
The “Showdown in Motown”, promoted by Donofrio Boxing in association with KO World Class Boxing, will headline an exciting night of professional boxing at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
The undercard will feature Emanuel Steward’s Aaron Pryor Jr. (11-0, 8 KOs) against Sam Merza (14-1, 11 KOs); Detroit’s own Lanardo “Pain Server” Tyner (16-0, 9 KOs); and Jackie Kallen’s Damian “Damo” Fuller (30-5, 14 KOs).
The entire undercard lineup will be announced shortly.
Tickets for the “Showdown in Motown” are available at The Palace of Auburn Hills Box Office, palacenet.com, all TicketMaster outlets or via charge by phone at 248-645-6666.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and fights start at 7:30.
All bouts subject to change.
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