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18 Facts About Ann Wolfe

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Ann Wolfe was born on January 17,1971 and is an American retired professional boxer, trainer and actress.

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Ann Wolfe is a member of the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.

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Ann Wolfe was born in Oberlin, Louisiana and moved to Austin, Texas where she spent most of her childhood.

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Ann Wolfe moved back to Austin in 1996 with her two daughters and one son.

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Ann Wolfe fought her amateur fights under Billingsley's tutelage and started fighting as a professional for RPM Promotions.

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Ann Wolfe made her professional debut by beating Brenda Lee Bell by a four-round decision.

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Ann Wolfe beat Vienna Williams by a ten-round decision to win her first world title, the IFBA Jr.

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Ann Wolfe beat Gina Nicholas by knockout in three to win the vacant WIBA Light Middleweight title.

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Ann Wolfe then proceeded to beat Shirvelle Williams by knockout in one round on a non-title bout.

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Ann Wolfe avenged her defeat against Mahfood by taking the NABA World Super Middleweight Championship from her with a ten-round decision.

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On May 8,2004, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Ann Wolfe matched Henry Armstrong's record of three world titles at the same time in different weight classes, by gaining the IBA world Light Heavyweight championship, knocking out undefeated champion and former NCAA basketball star Vonda Ward at one minute and eight seconds of Round One.

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Ann Wolfe was taken to the hospital in serious condition due to damage to her neck and head.

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Ann Wolfe retained her title in a rematch with Valley by a sixth-round knockout.

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On July 19,2005, Ann Wolfe defeated Monica Nunez by a seventh-round knockout in Lula, Mississippi.

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Ann Wolfe last fought in 2006, knocking out Cassandra Giger and decisioning Lisa Ested.

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In 2015, Ann Wolfe was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.

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Ann Wolfe has trained many amateur and professional boxers, including her oldest daughter, Jennifer Fenn, and light-middleweight James Kirkland.

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Ann Wolfe was cast by director Patty Jenkins in the role of Amazon warrior Artemis in the 2017 film Wonder Woman.