Sonya Lamonakis

Sonya Lamonakis
Born
Sonya Lamonakis

(1974-10-07) October 7, 1974
Greece
Nationality Greek
American
Other namesThe Scholar[3]
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight[1]
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Reach71.0 in (180 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins10
Wins by KO1
Losses2
Draws3

Sonya Lamonakis (born October 7, 1974, Greece) is a Greek American boxer and New York City school teacher.[4][5] Lamonakis is ranked formally no.1 in the women's heavyweight division in the World Boxing Council.[6] Lamonakis is a former IBO World Heavyweight Champion.[7] Lamonakis was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.[8][9]

Professional Boxing Titles

  • USA New York State female heavyweight title (229 Ibs)
  • IBO World female heavyweight title

Professional boxing record

15 fights 10 wins 2 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 9 2
Draws 3

[10]

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
15 Draw 10–2–3 Laura Ramsey PTS 10 10 Jun 2017 DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States For vacant UBF World female heavyweight title
14 Lose 10–2–2 Gwendolyn O'Neil SD 10 4 Jul 2015 L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten For vacant UBF World female heavyweight title
13 Win 10–1–2 Carlette Ewell SD 10 6 Dec 2014 L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten vacant IBO World female heavyweight title
12 Win 9–1–2 Tiffany Woodard UD 8 22 Mar 2014 Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA vacant USA New York State female heavyweight title
11 Win 8–1–2 Tanzee Daniel UD 6 14 Aug 2013 BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York, New York, USA
10 Lose 7–1–2 Martha Salazar UD 6 13 Apr 2013 Lions Gate Convention Center, Sacramento, California, USA
9 Win 7–0–2 Tanzee Daniel MD 6 29 Sep 2012 MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA
8 Draw 6–0–2 Tiffany Woodard SD 6 14 Jun 2012 Roseland Ballroom, New York, New York, USA
7 Draw 6–0–1 Carlette Ewell SD 6 21 Jan 2012 Roseland Ballroom, New York, New York, USA
6 Win 6–0 Tiffany Woodard MD 6 20 Aug 2011 Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
5 Win 5–0 GiGi Jackson UD 4 16 Apr 2011 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA
4 Win 4–0 Tanzee Daniel UD 6 12 Mar 2011 MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA
3 Win 3–0 Tiffany Woodard UD 6 1 Dec 2010 BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York, New York, USA
2 Win 2–0 Alysia Williams-Stevenson UD 4 6 Oct 2010 BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York, New York, USA
1 Win 1–0 Kasondra Hardnett TKO 2 (4)
0:42 		24 Jun 2010 Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Professional debut

References

  1. ^ "School of Hard Knocks". ESPN. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  2. ^ Kahn, Joseph P. (4 July 2009). "Sonya Lamonakis is hooked on boxing - The Boston Globe". Boston.com. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  3. ^ Kilgannon, Corey (12 June 2011). "Hands That Punch Also Gently Guide". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
  4. ^ "Harlem elementary school teacher Sonya Lamonakis moonlights as boxer - Page 2 - ESPN". Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Sonya Lamonakis bringing attention to female heavyweights - Ring TV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. 2014-12-24. Archived from the original on 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2016-02-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ^ "WBC Rating Heavyweight". WBC. 2017-02-07. Archived from the original on 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  7. ^ "IBO Title Belt Results". IBO. 2014-12-02. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  8. ^ "IWBHF celebrates 10 years". maxboxing.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  9. ^ "International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame 2023 & 2024". wbcboxing.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Sonya Lamonakis". Boxrec. Retrieved 15 March 2017.


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