Tori Jovan Nelson (born August 26, 1976) is an American professional boxer. She is a former three-weight world champion, having held the WBC female middleweight title in 2011: the WIBA middleweight title in 2012; the WIBA welterweight from 2013 to 2014; and the WIBA super middleweight title in 2016. was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022.

Amateur career

Nelson is a three time Washington, D.C. Golden Gloves champion.

Professional career

Nelson was the World Boxing Council middleweight champion as well as the Women's International Boxing Association welterweight and super middleweight champion.

Nelson won a bout over Mia St. John.

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. Nelson works at TITLE Boxing Club Ashburn where she uses her experience and enthusiasm to help members achieve their fitness and boxing goals.

Professional boxing record

25 fights20 wins2 losses
By knockout40
By decision162
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Win20–2–3United States Latasha BurtonTKO1 (8), 1:0014 Sep 2019United States Dulles Sportsplex, Sterling, Virginia, U.S.
24Win19–2–3Finland Sanna TurunenUD101 Dec 2018United States Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.Won vacant UBF World middleweight title
23Win18–2–3United States Tiffany WoodardTKO6 (10), 1:204 Aug 2018United States Dulles Sportsplex, Sterling, Virginia, U.S.
22Loss17–2–3Germany Christina HammerUD1022 Jun 2018United States Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.For WBC and WBO female middleweight titles
21Loss17–1–3United States Claressa ShieldsUD1012 Jan 2018United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.For IBF and WBC female super-middleweight titles
20Win17–0–3United States Latasha BurtonRTD2 (10), 2:004 Nov 2017United States Silver Eagle Gun Arena, Ashburn, Virginia, U.S.
19Win16–0–3United States Alicia Napoleon EspinosaUD1010 Dec 2016United States ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.Won vacant UBF and WIBA World super-middleweight titles
18Win15–0–3United States Kita WatkinsUD1020 Jun 2015United States Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.Won vacant UBF World middleweight title
17Win14–0–3United States Kita WatkinsUD1020 Mar 2015United States Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.Won vacant UBF World super-welterweight title
16Win13–0–3United States Victoria CisnerosUD1015 Nov 2014United States Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.Won vacant UBF and WIBA World welterweight titles
15Win12–0–3United States Lucretia MeachamUD46 Nov 2014United States Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, Maryland, U.S.
14Win11–0–3Australia Arlene BlencoweSD1027 Sep 2014United States ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.Retained WIBA World welterweight title
13Win10–0–3United States Nicole WoodsUD1028 Jun 2014United States Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Retained WIBA World welterweight title
12Win9–0–3United States Mia St. JohnTKO2 (10), 0:4217 May 2014United States Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia, U.S.Retained WIBA World welterweight title
11Win8–0–3United States Kali ReisUD107 Nov 2013United States Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, Maryland, U.S.Retained WIBA World welterweight title
10Win7–0–3Poland Aleksandra Magdziak LopesUD1013 Sep 2013United States Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.Won vacant WIBA World welterweight title
9Draw6–0–3Bermuda Teresa PerozziSD102 Feb 2013Bermuda Berkeley Institute Gym, Pembroke, BermudaFor vacant WBC female middleweight title
8Draw6–0–2Bermuda Teresa PerozziMD1013 Oct 2012Bermuda Fairmont Southampton, Southampton, BermudaFor vacant WBC female middleweight title
7Win6–0–1United States Vashon LivingUD1011 Feb 2012United States Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.Won vacant WIBA World middleweight title
6Win5–0–1United States Michelle GarlandUD410 Sep 2011United States Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
5Win4–0–1United States Lorissa RivasSD1029 Jul 2011Trinidad and Tobago Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad and TobagoWon vacant WBC female middleweight title
4Win3–0–1United States Rachel ClarkUD425 Jun 2011United States Field House, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
3Win2–0–1United States Shelly SeivertUD611 Dec 2010United States National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
2Win1–0–1United States Rachel ClarkUD46 Nov 2010United States Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland, U.S.
1Draw0–0–1United States Shelly SeivertMD48 May 2010United States Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Professional debut

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