Anita Christensen, (born October 29, 1972, in
Randers
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) is a world champion female professional boxer.
She posted a 19–2–0 record as an amateur boxer and was the 1998 Nordic 57-kg Women's Champion before turning professional.
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. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately northwest ...
, Denmark, Anita Christensen won a controversial ten round split (93-97 97-94 96–95) decision over Florida-based
Ada Vélez
Ada "Ace" Vélez (born September 15, 1969) is a Puerto Rican female professional boxer from Dania Beach, Florida who lives in Miami. Vélez was brought into boxing by former women's boxing world champion Bonnie Canino.
After a successful undefe ...
to win the
WIBA and
WIBF
The Women's International Boxing Federation (WIBF) is one of the more recognized world championship fight sanctioning organizations in women's boxing. Founded in March 1989, it is based in Miami, Florida, and presided over by Barbara Buttrick. The ...
Bantamweight titles. Christensen was knocked down in the eighth round, and Velez was the aggressor for much of the fight.
On June 17, 2005, in Aarhus, Denmark, Christensen returned from an 18-month layoff to win a unanimous six-round decision over Oksana Romanova. Christensen progressed to 16-0-0 (6 KO)
Anita Christensen is promoted and managed by Bettina Palle and trained by Brian Mathiasen.
External links
1972 births
Danish women boxers
Living people
Sportspeople from Randers
21st-century Danish politicians
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