Christy Martin

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Other people". Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use American English Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Christine Renea Salters (previously Martin, born June 12, 1968), nicknamed "the Coal Miner's Daughter", is an American former professional boxer, boxing analyst and motivational speaker. Competing from 1989–2012, she held the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009. Martin was the first female boxer elected to the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2016. She was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020, the first year that women were on the ballot.

Early life

Martin was born Christy Renea Salters on June 12, 1968, in Mullens, West Virginia.[1][2][3] She attended Mullens High School.[4]

She played various sports as a child including Little League baseball and all-state basketball. According to Martin, she was aware she was a lesbian from "5th or 6th grade". She was in a relationship with her basketball teammate Sherry Lusk throughout high school, of which her parents disapproved.[5] She attended Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, on a basketball scholarship and earned a BS in education.[2][3]

In her memoir Fighting for Survival, Martin states she was sexually abused as a child by a family friend.[6]

Professional career

Throughout her career, Martin was nicknamed "the Coal Miner's Daughter" in reference to her father's occupation.[1]

Martin is said to be “the most successful and prominent female boxer in the United States” and the person who “legitimized” women’s participation in the sport of boxing. She began her career fighting in “Toughwoman” contests and won three consecutive titles. She then began training with boxing coach, Jim Martin, who became her husband in 1991.[2]

Martin started her professional boxing career at the age of 21 with a six-round draw with Angela Buchanan in 1989. She had her first training under the direction of Charlie Sensabaugh of Daniels, West Virginia. Martin won a rematch with Buchanan one month later with a second round knockout. Andrea DeShong then beat Martin in a five-round decision. Martin then had nineteen consecutive wins, including two against Jamie Whitcomb and Suzanne Riccio-Major as well as a rubber match win against Buchanan. On October 15, 1993, Martin defeated Beverly Szymansky. Martin won by knocking out Szymansky in three rounds. Martin fought to a draw against debutante Laura Serrano in Las Vegas.[3]

Martin's next fights included a rematch with Szymansky and a fourth fight with Buchanan. In 1993 Martin signed a promotional agreement with International Hall of Fame Promoter Don King that would put her in the international spotlight. Her first fights in that new agreement would be against Melinda Robinson and Sue Chase on the undercard of the Julio Cesar Chavez vs Frankie Randall fight in the first ever fight card at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 29, 1994.[3]

On March 16, 1996, the fight that many credit for putting women's boxing on the sports fans' radar took place. Martin and Deirdre Gogarty fought what many consider a great fight, on the Showtime pay-per-view broadcast of the Mike Tyson vs Frank Bruno WBC Heavyweight Championship. Martin got the decision, and after that bout, she began to gain more celebrity.[3] On April 15, 1996, Martin became the first female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.[7] The headline read, "The Lady Is a Champ".[8]

Martin made a special guest appearance on the television series Roseanne in season 9, episode 6, "Pampered to a Pulp".

Martin won her next eight bouts including wins against Robinson, DeShong, Marcela Acuña and Isra Girgrah. Martin lost her title in a 10-round decision loss to Sumya Anani in 1998. Martin then won her next nine fights including wins against Belinda Laracuente, Sabrina Hall and Kathy Collins. Martin won her next two fights by ten-round decisions against Lisa Holewyne and Mia St. John.[3]

In 2003 Martin fought Laila Ali and lost by a knockout in the fourth round.[3]

Martin's next fight in 2005 was a second-round knockout against Lana Alexander in Lula, Mississippi.[3]

In 2005 a fight with Lucia Rijker, titled "Million Dollar Lady", was canceled because Rijker ruptured her Achilles during training.

On September 16, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Martin lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Holly Holm. Martin was beaten by the 23-year-old southpaw, with all three judges scoring for Holm.[3]

Martin holds a record of 49 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws with 31 wins by knockout.[3] She is a frequent visitor of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame annual induction ceremonies, and an avid autograph signer. She has fought on the undercard of boxers Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Félix Trinidad and Julio César Chávez.

Martin was promoted by Don King, and was the first woman to sign with him.[9][3] He signed Martin in October 1993 following her third-round knockout win against Beverly Szymanski.[10]

Final bouts and retirement

Martin announced on January 19, 2011, that she would be fighting again in hopes of her 50th career win on the undercard of the Ricardo Mayorga vs Miguel Cotto fight at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 12, 2011, against Dakota Stone in a rematch of their 2009 Fight.[11] The fight was postponed due to a rib injury to Martin. The rescheduled rematch took place June 4, 2011, at Staples Center in Los Angeles on the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Sebastian Zbik undercard. Dakota Stone prevailed by TKO with :51 left as Martin broke her right hand on a punch in the fourth round and could not continue.[12][13]

Post-retirement

Martin was among the first inductees in the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014.[14]

In 2016, she became the first female boxer inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.[15] That same year, Sports Illustrated reported that she was working two jobs, as a substitute teacher and helping military veterans find work, and that she was dealing with the after effects of her career, including lack of stamina and double vision.[16][17][18]

In 2020, she was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and was elected to it in 2019, the first year that women were on the ballot.[19][20]

Personal life

Martin married her manager, James V. "Jim" Martin, in 1991. At the time, Martin was 22 while her husband was 47. Martin referred to the marriage as one of convenience and stated her husband was emotionally and physically abusive throughout their relationship,[5] and enabled her addiction to cocaine to control her.[21] She also claimed he used her prize money to pay for an extravagant lifestyle.[5]

Martin married former ring rival Lisa Holewyne on November 25, 2017.[22]

Attempted murder

In March 2010, Christy Martin reconnected with her high school girlfriend Sherry Lusk over social media. Sometime later, Martin told her husband she wanted a divorce.[5] On November 23, 2010, Christy Martin was stabbed several times and shot at least once in her torso and left for dead by her husband, 66-year-old James V. Martin. The attack reportedly occurred after an argument in their Apopka home.[23]

She survived the attack. On November 30, 2010, James Martin was arrested and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center after he stabbed himself.[24] He was booked in Orange County Jail and charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.[25]

In April 2012, James Martin was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder.[26] Two months later, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison, the mandatory minimum sentence.[27] James Martin died on November 26, 2024, while serving his sentence at Graceville Correctional Facility.[28]

In popular culture

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 49–7–3 Mia St. John UD 10 Aug 14, 2012 Friant, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Loss 49–6–3 Dakota Stone TKO 6 (6) Jun 4, 2011 Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 49–5–3 Dakota Stone MD 10 Sep 9, 2009 Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC female super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 48–5–3 Cimberly Harris SD 6 Aug 1, 2009 Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Template:DrawDraw 47–5–3 Valerie Mahfood MD 8 Jul 18, 2008 Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC–NABF female middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 47–5–2 Amy Yuratovac UD 2 (6) Jun 2, 2007 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 46–5–2 Angelica Martinez SD 10 Oct 6, 2006 Worley, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 46–4–2 Holly Holm UD 10 Sep 16, 2005 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 46–3–2 Lana Alexander KO 2 (6) Apr 30, 2005 Lula, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 45–3–2 Laila Ali KO 4 (10) Aug 23, 2003 Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBA female super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 45–2–2 Mia St. John UD 10 Dec 6, 2002 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 44–2–2 Lisa Holewyne UD 10 Nov 17, 2001 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 43–2–2 Kathy Collins MD 10 May 12, 2001 New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 42–2–2 Jeanne Martinez UD 10 Mar 3, 2001 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 41–2–2 Sabrina Hall KO 1 (8) Dec 2, 2000 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 40–2–2 Dianna Lewis UD 10 Aug 12, 2000 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 39–2–2 Belinda Laracuente MD 8 Mar 3, 2000 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–2–2 Daniella Somers TKO 5 (10) Oct 2, 1999 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 37–2–2 Jovette Jackson TKO 1 Apr 24, 1999 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 36–2–2 Sumya Anani MD 10 Dec 18, 1998 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 36–1–2 Christine Robinson TKO 5 (6) Sep 19, 1998 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–1–2 Cheryl Nance TKO 9 (10) Aug 29, 1998 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–1–2 Marcela Acuña UD 10 Dec 5, 1997 Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–1–2 Isra Girgrah UD 8 Aug 23, 1997 New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–1–2 Andrea DeShong TKO 7 (8) Jun 28, 1997 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–1–2 Bethany Payne TKO 1 (6) Nov 9, 1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–1–2 Melinda Robinson KO 4 Sep 7, 1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–1–2 Deirdre Gogarty UD 6 Mar 16, 1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–1–2 Del Pettis TKO 1 Feb 24, 1996 Richmond, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–1–2 Sue Chase TKO 3 (6) Feb 10, 1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–1–2 Melinda Robinson UD 6 Jan 13, 1996 Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 25–1–2 Erica Schmidlin TKO 1 Dec 16, 1995 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 24–1–2 Angela Buchanan TKO 2 (6) Aug 12, 1995 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 23–1–2 Beverly Szymanski KO 4 (6) Apr 1, 1995 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 22–1–2 Chris Kreuz TKO 4 (6) Sep 12, 1994 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Template:DrawDraw 21–1–2 Laura Serrano UD 6 May 7, 1994 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–1–1 Sonja Donlevy TKO 1 Mar 4, 1994 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–1–1 Susie Melton TKO 1 (6) Jan 29, 1994 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–1–1 Beverly Szymanski KO 3 Oct 15, 1993 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 18–1–1 Rebecca Kirkland TKO 1 (6) Aug 27, 1993 Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 17–1–1 Deborah Cruickshank KO 1 (4) May 28, 1993 Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 16–1–1 Susie Hughes TKO 1 Jan 29, 1993 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 15–1–1 Angela Buchanan TKO 1 Nov 14, 1992 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 14–1–1 Tracy Gordon TKO 1 Sep 5, 1992 Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 13–1–1 Stacey Prestage UD 8 May 30, 1992 Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 12–1–1 Jackie Thomas TKO 3 (8) Jan 25, 1992 Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 11–1–1 Rose Noble TKO 1 Jan 11, 1992 Grundy, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 10–1–1 Shannon Davenport TKO 2 Sep 10, 1991 Princeton, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 9–1–1 Rhonda Hefflin KO 1 May 25, 1991 Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 8–1–1 Pat Watts TKO 1 Mar 16, 1991 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 7–1–1 Suzanne Riccio PTS 5 Feb 25, 1991 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 6–1–1 Jamie Whitcomb TKO 2 (5) Jan 12, 1991 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 5–1–1 Lisa Holpp TKO 1 Oct 27, 1990 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 4–1–1 Jamie Whitcomb PTS 6 Sep 22, 1990 Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 3–1–1 Andrea DeShong PTS 5 Apr 21, 1990 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Loss 2–1–1 Andrea DeShong MD 5 Nov 4, 1989 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 2–0–1 Tammy Jones TKO 1 Oct 21, 1989 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 1–0–1 Angela Buchanan KO 2 Sep 30, 1989 Durham, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Template:DrawDraw 0–0–1 Angela Buchanan PTS 5 Sep 9, 1989 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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