| Eliza Olson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eliza Jane Olson (1976-02-08) February 8, 1976 (age 48) Downey, California, U.S. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Wins by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 3 |
Eliza Jane Olson (born February 8, 1976) is an American retired professional boxer. A former WBC female lightweight champion, she is a member of the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.
Professional career
A professional since 2000, Olson defeated Jessica Rakoczy on 17 September 2005 to win the vacant WBC female lightweight title. Her final fight was a unanimous decision loss on 7 October 2016 against Maricela Cornejo. Olson was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022.
Professional boxing record
| 19 fights | 10 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 6 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Loss | 10–6–3 | Maricela Cornejo | UD | 6 (6) | 2016-10-07 | Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 10–5–3 | Miriam Brakache | UD | 6 (6) | 2006-07-20 | HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 9–5–3 | Jessica Rakoczy | UD | 10 (10) | 2005-09-16 | Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S. | Won WBC and IBA lightweight titles |
| 16 | Loss | 8–5–3 | Mary Jo Sanders | UD | 10 (10) | 2005-07-30 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | For inaugural WBC light-welterweight title |
| 15 | Draw | 8–4–3 | Jaime Clampitt | SD | 10 (10) | 2004-12-10 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | For vacant IWBF light-welterweight title |
| 14 | Loss | 8–4–2 | Myriam Lamare | UD | 10 (10) | 2004-11-08 | Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France | For inaugural WBA light-welterweight title |
| 13 | Win | 8–3–2 | Rita Turrisi | UD | 6 (6) | 2004-07-23 | Warnors Theatre, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
| 12 | Loss | 7–3–2 | Agnieszka Rylik | UD | 10 (10) | 2004-04-10 | M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, England | For vacant IBO and WIBF light-welterweight titles |
| 11 | Draw | 7–2–2 | Deborah Fettkether | MD | 10 (10) | 2004-02-07 | Grand Casino Coushatta, Kinder, Louisiana, U.S. | For vacant IBA light-middleweight title |
| 10 | Win | 7–2–1 | Lisa Holewyne | UD | 6 (6) | 2003-11-08 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, U.S. | |
| 9 | Loss | 6–2–1 | Jaime Clampitt | UD | 10 (10) | 2003-10-31 | Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | For vacant IWBF light-welterweight title |
| 8 | Draw | 6–1–1 | Ann Saccurato | PTS | 4 (4) | 2003-03-19 | Villa Barone Manor, The Bronx, New York, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Valanna McGee | UD | 4 (4) | 2002-07-19 | Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Reyna Soriano | UD | 4 (4) | 2001-12-19 | Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Robyn Covino | TKO | 1 (4) | 2001-09-07 | Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
| 4 | Loss | 3–1 | Gloria Ramirez | UD | 4 (4) | 2001-01-19 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Kelly Whaley | UD | 4 (4) | 2000-05-19 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Michelle Vidales | TKO | 3 (4) | 2000-04-15 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Debbie Foster | SD | 4 (4) | 2000-03-03 | Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S. |
Personal life
Eliza is the granddaughter of former middleweight champion, Bobo Olson.
See also
References
- "Eliza Olson Biography". womenboxing.com. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- "Maricela Cornejo furthers her boxing cause with unanimous-decision victory at Belasco Theater". Los Angeles Times. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- "Past Event with the IWBHF in 2022". womenboxing.com. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- "Redwood City boxer undaunted by long odds, grueling schedule". SFGate. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
External links
- Boxing record for Eliza Olson from BoxRec (registration required)
- Eliza Olson - Profile at Women Boxing Archive Network
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor world boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded byJessica Rakoczy | IBA lightweight champion September 16, 2005 – 2006 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held bySofya Ochigava | ||
| Major world boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded byJessica Rakoczy | WBC lightweight champion September 16, 2005 – 2006 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byAnn Saccurato | ||