Anita Christensen, (born October 29, 1972, in
Randers
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) is a world champion female professional boxer.
Amateur career
She posted a 19–2–0 record as an amateur boxer and was the 1998 Nordic 57-kg Women's Champion before turning professional.
Professional career
On February 16, 2000, in Give, Denmark, Christensen won her pro debut with a 1st-round TKO over Veronica Szucz.
On January 17, 2004, in
Aarhus
Aarhus (, , ; officially spelled Århus from 1948 until 1 January 2011) is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality, Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and app ...
, Denmark, Anita Christensen won a controversial ten round split (93-97 97-94 96–95) decision over Florida-based
Ada Vélez to win the
WIBA and
WIBF Bantamweight titles. Christensen was knocked down in the eighth round, and Velez was the aggressor for much of the fight.
On June 21, 2008, in Brøndbyvester, Denmark, Christensen lost her WBA and WBC bantamweight titles to Hungarian contender Galina Koleva
Ivanova.
On May 26, 2012, Randers, Denmark, Christensen had her final fight against Isabelle Leonardi. She would win via unanimous decision.
Anita Christensen is promoted and managed by Bettina Palle and trained by Brian Mathiasen.
Professional boxing record
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List of Danish world boxing champions
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References
External links
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1972 births
Living people
Danish women boxers
Sportspeople from Randers
World bantamweight boxing champions
World Boxing Association champions
World Boxing Council champions
Women's International Boxing Association champions
21st-century Danish politicians