Sonya Lamonakis (born October 7, 1974,

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) is a

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boxer and New York City school teacher. Lamonakis is ranked formally no.1 in the women's heavyweight division in the

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. Lamonakis is a former IBO World Heavyweight Champion. Lamonakis was inducted into the

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in 2023.

Professional Boxing Titles

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

Professional boxing record

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* 1974 births Living people American women boxers Heavyweight boxers American people of Greek descent Sportspeople of Greek descent World boxing champions Boxers from New York (state) 21st-century American women {{US-boxing-bio-stub