Biography(references)Holm was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the youngest of three children. Her father, Roger, is a Church of Christ preacher—as a fighter, Holly would later be nicknamed "The Preacher's Daughter"—and her mother, Tammy, is a massage therapist. Growing up, Holm played soccer and participated in gymnastics, swimming and diving. Her parents divorced shortly before she graduated from Manzano High School in 2000; after graduation, she studied for a year at the University of New Mexico.
Combat ApproachHolm employs frequent lateral movement while working stiff jabs to an opponent's head. When standing within the pocket, she often waits to attack with counter-strikes, usually employing a straight left hand. Decorated boxer and ONE Championship fighter Ana Julaton has described Holm as a "natural mover", noting her footwork as an asset in setting up strikes.
Fighter Trivia(references)Her father always attends her fights, and for years assisted in her corner during her boxing matches. She and her father are partners in a real estate company and sold Jon Jones his home. Holm filed for a divorce and sought to get her maiden name back.
Awards & Accolades
Overall: 16 title defenses won at three different weight classes
World Boxing Federation: WBF Female World Light Welterweight Championship (One time)
World Boxing Federation: WBF Female World Welterweight Championship (One time)
World Boxing Federation: 2012 Female Fighter of the Year
World Boxing Federation: 2012 Female Fight of the Year vs. Anne Sophie Mathis on June 15
Women Boxing Archive Network: WBAN World Welterweight Championship (One time)
Women Boxing Archive Network: WBAN World Junior Welterweight Championship (One time)
Women Boxing Archive Network: WBAN World Junior Middleweight Championship (One time; First)
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2012 Biggest Comeback of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2011 Fight of the Year vs. Anne Sophie Mathis on December 2
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2010 Fighter of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2009 Most Accomplished of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2008 Highest Achievements of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2007 Fighter of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2007 Most Improved Boxer of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2006 Most Improved Boxer of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2005 Hottest Rising Star of the Year
Women Boxing Archive Network: 2005 Upset of the Year vs. Christy Martin on September 16
World Boxing Council: WBC Female World Welterweight Championship (One time)
World Boxing Council: NABF Female Light Welterweight Championship (One time)
Global Boxing Union: Global Boxing Union (GBU) World Welterweight Championship (One time)
Women's International Boxing Association: WIBA World Light Welterweight Championship (One time)
Women's International Boxing Association: WIBA World Welterweight Championship (One time)
International Female Boxers Association: IFBA World Welterweight Championship (One time)
International Female Boxers Association: IFBA World Light Middleweight Championship (One time)
International Female Boxers Association: 2006 Fighter of the Year
World Boxing Association: WBA Female World Welterweight Championship (One time; First)
International Boxing Association: IBA Female World Welterweight Championship (Three times)
International Boxing Association: IBA Female World Light Welterweight Championship (Three times; First)
BadLeftHook.com: 2012 Female Comeback Fighter of the Year
BoxRec: Highest ranked female boxer in automated all-time pound-for-pound rankings at the time of her retirement from boxing. By the time of winning her UFC championship she dropped to #2 in pound-for-pound rankings but still was #1 in welterweight
The Ring: 2006 Female Fighter of the Year
The Ring: 2005 Female Fighter of the Year
New Mexico Boxing: 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee
New Mexico Boxing: 2010 Fighter of the Year
New Mexico Boxing: 2009 Fighter of the Year
New Mexico Boxing: 2008 Fighter of the Year
New Mexico Boxing: 2007 Fighter of the Year
New Mexico Boxing: 2006 Fighter of the Year
New Mexico Boxing: 2005 Fighter of the Year
Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame: 2005 Female Athlete of the Year
International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame: 2017 Hall of Fame inductee
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame: 2019 Hall of Fame inductee
International Boxing Hall of Fame: 2022 Hall of Fame inductee
International Kickboxing Federation: IKF/Ringside 2001 USA National Amateur International Rules Welterweight Championship
International Kickboxing Federation: IKF/Ringside 2001 Central Mountain Regional Amateur International Rules Welterweight Tournament Winner
ESPN: 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15
Sherdog: 2015 Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15
Sherdog: 2015 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
Sherdog: 2015 All-Violence Third Team
MMAFighting.com: 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15
MMAJunkie.com: 2015 Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
MMAJunkie.com: 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
MMAJunkie.com: 2015 November Knockout of the Month vs. Ronda Rousey
Bleacher Report: 2015 Biggest Moment: Holly Holm Knocks out Ronda Rousey on November 15
Bleacher Report: 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15
Bleacher Report: 2013 WMMA Knockout of the Year vs. Allanna Jones on July 19
Inside MMA: 2015 Female Fighter of the Year Bazzie Award
Inside MMA: 2015 Knockout of the Year Bazzie Award vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15
Inside MMA: 2013 Rising Star of the Year Bazzie Award
World MMA Awards: 2015 Female Fighter of the Year
World MMA Awards: 2015 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
World MMA Awards: 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15, 2015
World MMA Awards: 2015 Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15, 2015
ESPY Awards (2016): Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on November 15, 2015
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