Tori Jovan Nelson (born August 26, 1976) is an American professional boxer. She is a former three-weight world champion, having held the

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female

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title in 2011: the WIBA middleweight title in 2012; the WIBA

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from 2013 to 2014; and the WIBA

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title in 2016. As of September 2020, she is ranked as the third best active female middleweight by ''The Ring'' by

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Amateur career

Nelson is a three time

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champion.

Professional career

Nelson was the

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middleweight champion as well as the Women's International Boxing Association

and super middleweight champion. Nelson won a bout over

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. Nelson lost a title bout by going the distance against 2-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields.

Personal life

Nelson is a grandmother and works as a waitress at IHOP.Tori Nelson, a 41-year-old grandma, might be Claressa Shields' toughest test
/ref> Nelson works at TITLE Boxing Club Ashburn where she uses her high energy, experience and enthusiasm to help members achieve their fitness and boxing goals!

Professional boxing record

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