Jane Couch

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Jane Couch, Template:Post-nominals (born 14 August 1968) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2007. She became the first licensed female boxer in the United Kingdom in 1998.[1]

Couch was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2024.[2]

Background

Born in Fleetwood, Lancashire, Couch was expelled from her school in Blackpool and thereafter lived "a life of booze, drugs and street fighting".[3] At the age of 26 she saw a television documentary about women's boxing and decided to try it. In her first official fight, a Muay Thai match, she defeated a policewoman, about which she said "it was brilliant to flatten one [a police officer] and get paid for it".[3]

Professional boxing career

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Lucia Rijker and Jane Couch boxing, 2003

The British Boxing Board of Control initially refused to grant Couch a professional licence on the sole ground that she was a woman, and argued that PMS made women too unstable to box.[4][5] Claiming sexual discrimination and supported by the Equal Opportunities Commission, Couch managed to have this decision overturned by a tribunal in March 1998.[6][7] However, some criticism followed as the British Medical Association called this result "a demented extension of equal opportunities".[8]

Couch would later seek the right to fight a male opponent, but was unsuccessful. Of this, she said <templatestyles src="Template:Blockquote/styles.css" />

Going into the ring against a man wouldn't bother me. I spar with blokes seven days a week so it's not as if it would be a new experience. It would mean an awful lot to me to appear at Wembley.[9]

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Couch's first major success occurred in only her fifth pro fight in 1996 when she won the WIBF light welterweight title by outpointing France's Sandra Geiger over ten rounds in Copenhagen, Denmark. Of this fight, Couch observed in 2004 that "I have never been hit so hard in all my life",[10] and called Geiger "the toughest opponent (she) fought".[11]

The first sanctioned professional boxing match between women in the U.K. was in November 1998 at Streatham in London, between Couch and Simona Lukic. Couch won.[12][13]

Couch announced her retirement on 1 December 2008 and said she intended to continue as a boxing promoter.[14] At the time, she said <templatestyles src="Template:Blockquote/styles.css" />

"Boxing has been my life for a long time and it will always will be, but I'm not going to miss getting my head smashed in."[15]

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Other achievements

In 2001, she published an autobiography, Jane Couch – Fleetwood Assassin.[16]

Couch was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours.[17]

In 2012, Couch was awarded the AOCA / Awakening Outstanding Contribution Award for her part played in raising public awareness and acceptance of female fighters.[18]

In 2016, Couch was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[19] The IWBHF was created and founded in 2014 by Sue TL Fox.[20]

Post-boxing career

In 2008 Couch competed in the reincarnation of Superstars.[21]

On 20 December 2008 Couch co-promoted a promotion with Ricky Hatton in Bristol and then in February 2009 announced a more formal partnership with Hatton Promotions when she signed as boxing co-ordinator.[22]

Couch long supported the inclusion of women's boxing in the Olympic Games, saying <templatestyles src="Template:Blockquote/styles.css" />

"It's no more dangerous for a woman to box than for a man ... The Olympics would encourage more girls into gyms where hopefully they would be welcomed."[23]

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In December 2009, Couch promoted a competition at the Marriott Hotel, Bristol.[25]

Couch also has her own YouTube channel which features regular interviews with people involved in boxing.[26]

Professional boxing record

28 Wins (9 KOs), 11 Losses[27]
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 28–11 Template:Flagicon Anne Sophie Mathis TKO Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-12-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconLa Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 28–10 Template:Flagicon Jaime Clampitt UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-06-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconFoxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IWBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 28–9 Template:Flagicon Holly Holm UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-09-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconIsleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 28–8 Template:Flagicon Viktoria Oliynyk PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-05-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconInternational Convention Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 27–8 Template:Flagicon Galina Gumliiska TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-02-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconWhitchurch Leisure Centre, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 26–8 Template:Flagicon Myriam Lamare TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2005-12-05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconPalais Omnisports, Bercy, France.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WIBF light welterweight title.
For Women's WBA light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 26–7 Template:Flagicon Oksana Cernikova PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2005-11-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconThistle Hotel, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 25–7 Template:Flagicon Jessica Rakoczy TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2005-07-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconPalace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant Women's WBC lightweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 25–6 Template:Flagicon Larysa Berezenko PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-12-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconThistle Hotel, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 24–6 Template:Flagicon Jaime Clampitt UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-06-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconFoxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IWBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 23–6 Template:Flagicon Nathalie Toro UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-04-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconVise, Liege, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant Women's European light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 23–5 Template:Flagicon Borislava Goranova PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-02-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconMarriott Hotel, Bristol, AvonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 22–5 Template:Flagicon Brenda Drexel PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-12-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconMarriott Hotel, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 21–5 Template:Flagicon Brenda Drexel PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-09-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconMarriott Hotel, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 20–5 Template:Flagicon Lucia Rijker UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-09-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconStaples Center, Los Angeles.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 20–4 Template:Flagicon Larysa Berezenko PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-05-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconHand Stadium, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 19–4 Template:Flagicon Borislava Goranova TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-02-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconMarriott Hotel, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 18–4 Template:Flagicon Borislava Goranova UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2002-12-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconThistle Hotel, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 17–4 Template:Flagicon Borislava Goranova UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2002-08-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconNorbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 16–4 Template:Flagicon Sumya Anani TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2002-06-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconConvention Center, Waco, Texas.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 16–3 Template:Flagicon Tzanka Karova TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-12-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconWhitchurch Leisure Centre, Bristol, Avon.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 15–3 Template:Flagicon Carla Witherspoon UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-07-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconMontego Bay, Jamaica.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 14–3 Template:Flagicon Viktoria Oliynyk UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-06-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconConference Centre, Wembley, London.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 13–3 Template:Flagicon Elizabeth Mueller UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2000-08-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconFoxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 13–2 Template:Flagicon Galina Gumliiska TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2000-07-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconElephant & Castle Centre, Southwark, London.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WIBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 12–2 Template:Flagicon Michelle Strauss TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2000-03-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconYork Hall, Bethnal Green, London.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 11–2 Template:Flagicon Sharon Anyos UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1999-10-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconDavid Lloyd Tennis Centre, Raynes Park, London.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WIBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 10–2 Template:Flagicon Heike Noller UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1999-04-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconBirmingham, West MidlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 9–2 Template:Flagicon Marischa Sjauw UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1999-02-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconStockton on Tees, County DurhamScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WIBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 8–2 Template:Flagicon Simona Lukic TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1998-11-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconCaesars Nightclub, Streatham, LondonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 7–2 Template:FlagiconDora Webber PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-06-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconTropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New JerseyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IWBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 7–1 Template:FlagiconDora Webber SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-10-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconLula, MississippiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Leah Mellinger UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-08-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconFoxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, ConnecticutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WIBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Andrea DeShong TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-03-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconNew Orleans, Louisiana.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WIBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon Sandra Geiger PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1996-05-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconK.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WIBF light welterweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Julia Shirley PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1995-07-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconFleetwood, LancashireScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Jane Johnson TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1995-04-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconSpeedway Stadium, Fleetwood, LancashireScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Fosteres Joseph PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1995-01-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconFleetwood, LancashireScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Kalpna Shah TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1994-10-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:FlagiconWigan, Greater ManchesterScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professional debut.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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