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ABOUT HOLLY
'5'8" southpaw Holly Holm from Sandia Heights in
Albuquerque, New Mexico was born on October 17 1981. The preacher's daughter
grew up in Bosque Farms and graduated from Manzano High School in 2000 and
studied for a year at the University of New Mexico. She played soccer and tried
gymnastics, swimming and diving before getting into boxing and kickboxing. Holly's path to a boxing career began with aerobics. "I
started aerobics to keep in shape, saw the (kickboxing) class, thought it looked
pretty cool, so I thought I'd try it for one fight and see what it was like,"
says Holm.
Her aerobics instructor was Mike Winkeljohn, who also taught
kickboxing. Winklejohn soon saw Holm's potential. "She's got that instinct," he
says, "When she gets hit, she knows it's time to come back. I wish I could
bottle (what she has) and sell it." "(Boxing) came easier to me than I thought it would," says
Holm. "When I first started, my punches seemed real clumsy, but Mr. Winkeljohn
is a great instructor. He helped me with my technique, and he felt ... he could
work with me." Holly won a national amateur championship in Kansas City,
MO in the Fall of 2001, her last kickboxing appearance before her pro debut. Her
overall amateur kickboxing record stood at 6-0-2.
She made her professional kickboxing debut on June 1, 2002
in an IKKC five-rounder against Valerie Anthonson of Grand Junction, Colorado at
Santa Ana Star Casino in Bernalillo, north of Albuquerque. Her pro boxing debut came on January 25, 2002 at the Isleta
Casino and Resort south of Albuquerque. Holly weighed in at 141 lbs and won by
a TKO over debut fighter Martha Orozco (141¾ lbs) of Denver, Colorado at 1:38 in
the third.
On June 21, 2002 at Sky City Casino in Acoma, New Mexico
she won her second pro fight by a TKO over debut fighter Terrie Carillo at 0:24
in the first round.
On August 17, 2002 at Santa Ana Star Casino in Bernallilo,
New Mexico: Holly (144 lbs) won a four-round unanimous (40-35) decision in a
rematch with Martha Orozco (142¾ lbs). Holm controlled this fight from the
start, putting Orozco down for a six count with a barrage of punches in the
opening round and staggering her again near the end of the stanza. Holm
out-punched Orozco in the second but both looked tired at the bell. Orozco
wilted with Holm working her over against the ropes in the third, but held on
gamely. She survived a solid pounding in the fourth to end the fight on her
feet. Holm advanced to 3-0-0 (2 KO) while Orozco fell to 0-2.
On September 6, 2002 at Santa Ana Star
Casino in Bernalillo, New Mexico, Holly (149¼ lbs) won a lop-sided
four-round unanimous (40-32,40-32,40-30) decision over Bonnie Mann (148¼ lbs) of
Morrisville, North Carolina. Holm dominated the bout with pounding straight
lefts and knocked Mann down twice in each of the second and third rounds. Mann,
who fell to 0-2-0 as a pro boxer, had won the bronze medal at 147 lbs at the
1998 US Nationals and again at 156 lbs in 1999.
On April 5, 2003 at Cowboy's Bar and Grill,
in Albuquerque, Trisha "TNT" Hill of Kennesaw, Georgia knocked Holly out
in the fourth round of a five-round 139-lb Muay Thai bout. Hill, a featherweight who
had moved up two weight classes to face Holly, gave up the weight advantage
believing that she could KO Holly to get the victory. Trisha picked her shots
carefully and when Holly started to tire in the third round, she went for the KO
in the fourth, tagging . Holly with a couple of jabs and then stepping in with a
right that knocked Holly out cold. As reported by Chris Cozzone of New Mexico
Boxing, "Keeping the shorter Hill at bay, Holly managed to take the first two
rounds with her kicks. Hill won the exchanges at close quarters but Holm scored
the damaging blows with her feet. The tide changed in the second part of Round
Three when Hill landed a bomb of a right hook that had Holm staggering. After
tying up and then using kicks to fight back, Holm showed a big heart trying to
win back the round. Hill was relentless in closing the distance and suckering
Holm into brawling. Early into the fourth, she landed a picture perfect right
hand that flattened Holm to the canvas. While Holly continued to throw a
half-hearted left right while horizontal, the ref jumped in and immediately
stopped the contest after seeing Holm's eyes roll dangerously back."
On August 9, 2003 in Baraboo, Wisonsin she TKO'd Alisa
Cantwell at 1:30 in the first round of a kickboxing bout.
On August 26, 2003 at Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, in a
much-anticipated cross-town showdown between two unbeaten fighters, Holly (141
lbs) won a four-round majority (40-37, 39-37,38-38) decision over Stephanie
Jaramillo (142 lbs) from Albuquerque's South Valley. Holm was the early
aggressor, landing solid straight lefts to Jaramillo’s face. Jaramillo stormed
back in the second but Holm outboxed her and landed more good right hooks,
straight lefts and combinations. Jaramillo landed some power shots cleanly in a
good third round. Holm didn't seem fazed and closed the fight out well in the
fourth, again landing with hard straight lefts to Jaramillo's face. Holm
outworked the shorter but determined Jaramillo and is now reportedly being
considered as an opponent for Mia St. John. Holm was now 5-0-0 (2 KO) while
Jaramillo slipped... Complete
Biography
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Holm wins short one
Photo/Story by Chris Cozzone
August 6, 2010 |
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From the Hard Rock of Albuquerque: In the
shortest fight of her career, Holly Holm
(28-1-3, 8 KOs) scored a first round TKO over Jaime
Clampitt (21-4-1, 7 KOs), of Canada/Rhode Island. After
a somewhat tentative round, Clampitt suddenly sunk to her knees
and rolled onto her back at the 10-second warning bell,
clutching her right shoulder. Unable Clampitt unable to
continue, due to dislocated shoulder, Holm picked up the TKO
win, since there was no foul committed. Stay tuned for full
report tomorrow morning.
HOLM STILL HAS FIRE INSIDE
By Andy Rivera
Photo By Tom Hernandez
August 2, 2010
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When asked what keeps her driven? Women's
Pound for Pound fighter Holly Holm, simply says she doesn't want
to lose again before she hangs up the gloves. "I
want to remain unbeaten from here on out." says Holm, as she
prepares for this Friday's IBA Jr. Welterweight title fight with
Jamie Clampitt at the Hard Rock Casino & Resort (Albuquerque).
Full Story on New Mexico Sports News
Dennison takes on undefeated
Salazar
July 28, 2010 |
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A San Antonio native – Celina Salazar 3-0 will
be coming to Albuquerque, NM to fight Nohime Dennison on August
6th. Celina is from the Ramos Boxing Team. She made her
professional debut in April of 2009 by fighting Lisa Lamb who
was 5-3; she beat Lisa by unanimous decision. That was the first
of her three wins in 2009. Dennison is coming off an impressive
victory over hometown favorite, Brittney Cruz in Denver. The two
will collide on the undercard of Holm-vs-Clampitt IBA Title
fight. Tickets available at tickets.com.
Clampitt coming to
fight vs. Holm
Story by Gerardo Martinez
Photos by J. L. Castillo
newmexicoboxing.com
June 30, 2010 |
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The last hurricane that landed in the Duke City to fight
Holly Holm was Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez, and she disappeared
as quick as a New York minute. And we all know what happened
after that. Promoter Lenny Fresquez assured the press that the
Canadian-born “Hurricane,” Jaime Clampitt would not be skipping
out on her August 6 appointment with Holm.
Full Story
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Press Conference
Tuesday, June
29th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Bingo Showroom at the
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
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Tomorrow (June 29th) at the Bingo Showroom at
the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino the press conference will be held
for Albuquerque's own WIBA Super Champion Holly "The Preacher's
Daughter" Holm and World Ranked Competitor go face...Full
Press Release
Press Release: Holm to fight
at Hard Rock Casino & Hotel
May 26, 2010 |
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It is with great pride and pleasure that Fresquez
Productions, Inc. relishes the opportunity to bring another
entertaining fight for 2010. Holly Holm 27-1-3 (7KO’s), “The
Preacher’s Daughter” is the World’s Boxing Queen and she intends
to prove her skills, yet again, on August 6, 2010 at the Hard
Rock Casino & Hotel. She has been gunning for the top fighters
in the world in the Jr. Welterweight and Welterweight divisions.
Her brave opponent will be introduced at the press conference on
June 29, 2010. Interested fighters for the undercard
should call 505-884-7484.
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Holly Holm’s
Hit List
March 29, 2010
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Holly Holm 27-1-3 (7 KO’s),
after defeating Chevelle Hallback 26-6-2 (11 KO’s) for a second
time on March 26, 2010 in a WIBA Title Fight, and her team are
looking for her next challenge. Holm is at her peak and is
unafraid of anyone put in front of her. The list of possible
opponents includes..Full
Story
HOLM RETAINS WIBA CROWN
By Andy Rivera -ringside
Photo's By Tom Hernandez
March 27, 2010 |
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Holly Holm successfully defended her WIBA Jr.
Welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Chevelle
Hallback at Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, NM (USA) late
Friday night. Holm repeated a previous win over Hallback in
2007. Holm as in the first fight dominated the fight with her
lead left hands and speed to retain her crown. Scores were...Full
Story
Tonight: Warriors
Vengence
By Dominic Gonzales
of NMFight.com
March 26, 2010 |
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(MAR 26) Fourteen warriors will step in the ring this
evening, which includes four of the best in women’s boxing,
unfortunately only seven will be victorious at the nights end,
tonight ladies and gentlemen Isleta Casino and Resort, (soon to
be Hard Rock Albuquerque) and Fresquez Productions bring to you
Warriors Vengeance.
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Holm vs. Hallback Weigh-In Alert!
March 25, 2010 |
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Weighins will be held in the Isleta Casino Show Room Thursday at
2:00 p.m.. The public is invited to attend the weighins.
All boxers on the seven bout card will be available to meet and
greet.Tickets availabe at Isleta Casino or Tickets.com for more
information call 505-884-7484.
Final Presser: Warrior's Vengence
by Dominic Gonzales
of nmfight.com
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(MAR 24) There were no carrots; no bets
between trainers, no trash talk between fighters, basically
because there was no need. Today’s press conference was as
professional as they come, and with the card that Fresquez
Productions has excellently put together the fans of Albuquerque
are sure..Full
Story
Interview Conducted by Emit Hamilton for
Fresquez Productions
March 19, 2010 |
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FP.com: Hello Holly thank you for taking
the time out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions,.
FP. com: How has training been for your upcoming bout with
Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback? Holly Holm: Everything has
been really good. I’ve had
more strength training probably for this fight then I ever have,
and hopefully that will make a difference in the fight. I’ve
never really done this much strength training on top of my other
training so I’m hoping that it’s gonna make a difference..Full
Interview
HOLM VS HALLBACK II
“WARRIOR VENGEANCE”
March 17, 2010 |
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Holm vs. Hallback II Warrior Vengeance is set to take place
on March 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., at the Isleta Casino and
Resort, Albuquerque, NM, The schedule preceding the event is the
following:
Link
to schedule
Duke City KO Artist
Proa faces Arias on "Warrior’s Vengeance" Undercard
March 3, 2010
 Huge
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Albuquerque knockout artist David Proa 7-1 7 KOs fresh off a
4th round stoppage of former National Amateur Champion and
undefeated Professional Adam Ochoa steps back in the ring March
26,2010to face a more experienced fighter in heavy handed
Dominican Jonathan Arias 9-6 8 Kos, in a 6 round
bantamweight clash. Arias is on a 5 bout 5 KOs winning streak
since losing a 12 round split decision to undefeated Donis
Garcia for the Dominican Bantamweight title.
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Holm to rematch Hallback
by Chris Cozzone
February 2nd, 2010
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Welter/jr.welter/jr. middleweight champ Holly Holm (26-1-3, 7
KOs) will rematch Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback (27-5-2, 11
KOs) March 26 at Isleta Casino and Resort south of Albuquerque.
The card, billed as “Warrior Vengeance” and promoted by Fresquez
Productions, will see Holm defend her WIBA light welterweight
belt. In the co-main, an eight-rounder at jr. welter between two
former Holm opponents, top contender Terri Blair (11-14-3, 7
KOs) will take on Albuquerque’s Victoria Cisneros (3-8-2). Also
scheduled for the card: Albuquerque welter Josh “Pitbull” Torres
(3-1, 2 KOs) stages a comeback against debuting Ben Acosta, also
from the Duke City; fan favorite David Proa (7-1, 7 KOs), coming
off a blazing kayo win last Friday, will take on an opponent TBA;
comebacking heavyweight Fernando Reyes (0-1) takes on debuter
Eric McElroy; Albuquerque super featherweights Randy “Savage”
Arrellin (2-2, 1 KO) and Salvador Zamora (4-2) go four; and
Albuquerque super bantam Sammy Piar (1-0) goes four with TBA.
Holm-Hernandez Aftermath
December 7, 2009
Report by Chris Cozzone |
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After a weekend of endless commentary on the Web, talk of
suspensions and frame-ups, handwraps, extortion and violations
made by, both, fighters and commission, new information sheds
light on Friday night’s fiasco at the Isleta Resort & Casino in
Albuquerque.
Full Story
Press Release
November 26, 2009
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(NOV 26) Multi-world champion
Chevelle Hallback has a thirty-five fight record and has fought
boxing veterans such as Bonnie Canino, Lucia Rijker and Layla
McCarter. Among those thirty-five names are Melissa Hernandez (11-1)
and Holly Holm (25-1), who will meet December 4th, in a defense of
Holm's WIBA welterweight title. Chevelle fought Hernandez to a
draw in February 2008, in a rough toe-to-toe battle, and lost a
unanimous decision to Holm in May 2007. What does Hallback think
of the pending "Bad Blood" bout between Holm and Hernandez?
Full Story
Press Release
November 20, 2009
Esquibel to fight for title
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On December 4, 2009 Jodie Esquibel (5-4-1, 1 KO
Albuquerque, NM) meets Suszannah “Destiny” Warner (8-8-1, 2 KOs Los
Angeles, CA) for the second time in an 8 round NABF title fight
scheduled to be the semi-main event on the “Bad Blood” Holm VS Hernandez
undercard. In their first meeting Esquibel walked away with the “W” by
way of unanimous decision. Their first meeting was fight back in 2005
and was both fighters 2nd professional bout. Esquibel and Warner have
had...Full
Story
Today at the Isleta Casino & Resort Hotel,
Fresquez Productions Inc. officially announced "Bad Blood" Holm
VS Hernandez which will take place on December 4 , 2009 at the
Isleta Casino & Resort. Mellisa "El Huracan" Hernandez lit up
the room with her charisma and witty remarks. Here are a few
Hernandez quotes from the press conference "It will be rabbit
season in December and I'm going hunting. Holly ain't gonna have
no where to run after I'm done with her." "I'm #1 pound 4 pound
in the world, I am women's boxing!" Holly Holm remained calm and
said "I don't like smack talk and I know its cliche to say this
but I will let my fists do my talking in he ring." Tickets for
Holm/Hernandez: "Bad Blood" are now on sale and can be purchased
via the internet at
http://isleta-casino.com/entertain/tickets.cfm).
Holly Holm and
Melissa Hernandez Announce "Bad Blood" Title Fight!
October 19, 2009 |
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(OCT 19) On Tuesday, October 20 at the
Isleta Hotel Ballroom A in Albuquerque , New Mexico the world’s
top female welterweight Holly Holm (25-1-3, 7 KO) and her
challenger Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez (11-1-2, 4 KO) will both
be present at the official announcement of their December 4,
2009 title bout....Full
Story
"Perseverance"
Holm Dominates Blair
by Andy Rivera
NewMexicoSportsNews.com
August 28, 2009
Photos: Chris Cozzone
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(AUG 28) Holly Holm (25-1-3, 7
KOs) dominated and outclassed Terri Blair (11-14-2, 6 KOs)
tonight at Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico to
retain her WIBA Welterweight title, scorecards read 100-90
twice, and 99-91. Frankie Archuleta (26-7-1, 14 KOs) returned to
the ring with a tougher then expected unanimous decision over
Lorenzo Estrada (3-15-1, 1 KO) Archuleta had knocked out Estrada
in the 1st round earlier in his career. Arturo Crespin (3-1, 1
KO) outlasted Freddy Cisneros (1-1-1) with a four round
decision. Lucas Galle (6-4) outboxed journeyman Jermiah Torres
(7-16, 1 KO), by the scores of 59-55, 58-56 and, somehow, 56-58.
In the openin bout of the night, Nohime Dennison (1-0) defeated
Las Vegas’ Amanda Crespin (0-1).
Weigh-In: Holm vs. Blair
Photos: L. Fresquez
August 27, 2009 |
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(AUG 27) Earlier today the weigh-in was held
in Las Vegas, New Mexico, for tomorrow nights boxing event
featuring Holly Holm vs. Terri Blair in the main event.
The weight: Holly Holm 145,
Terri Blair 143.5; Frankie Archuleta 129.5, Lorenzo Estrada
133.5;
Arturo Crespin 157.5, Freddie Cisneros 155; Lucas Galle 157.5,
Jeramiah Torres 154; and Amanda Crespin 126.5, Nohime Dennison
128.5.
Today: Press Conference -
Blair vs. Holm
August 26, 2009
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26) Today at 2:00 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel, , 230 Plaza St., Las
Vegas, NM, the press conference
was held for the Terri Blair vs. Holly Holm
that will precede the Aug. 28th event.
Photos
Holm Ready For Blair
by Andy Rivera
NewMexicoSportsNews.com
August 24, 2009 |
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(AUG 24) The women’s Top fighter Pound for Pound Holly Holm
is excited to be fighting outside of her hometown of
Albuquerque, NM albeit 130 north to Las Vegas, NM, but it is a
chance for Holm to give others a chance to see her fight.
”I’m excited to fight in Las Vegas, I know I have been treated
great at Isleta, but I know the fans here are true hard core
boxing fans and its going to be great to fight in front of
them.”
Full Story
Holly kayos
Yankovich
Photos/Story by
Chris Cozzone
of New Mexico Boxing
June 5, 2009
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From the Isleta Resort & Casino south of
Albuquerque, N.M.: In her most dominating performance to date,
Holly Holm (24-1-3, 7 KOs), of Albuquerque utterly punished, and
stopped Duda Yankovich (11-1, 5 KOs). Yankovich was hit with big
left after big left through three rounds. In the second, a lead
right broke Yankovich’s nose. In the fourth, on advice of the
physician, Referee Rocky Burke waved it off at :32.
Full Story on
NewMexicoBoxing.com
Weigh-In Today in Albuquerque!
Photo: Chris Cozzone
June 4, 2009 |
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(JUN 4) Today at the Isleta Casino, in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, the weigh-in was held for tomorrow
nights "Bombshells" card featuring Holly Holm vs. Duda Yankovich
for the WIBA welterweight title. Weights: Holly Holm 144.5
vs Duda Yankovich 139.25;
Mike Alderete 192.25 vs. Theo Kruger 195.5; Angelica Chavez
105.25 vs. Gloria Salas 106.25; Michael Brooks 177 vs. Brandon
Singleton 172.25; Antonio Zamora 184.5 vs. Dominic Perea 178.5
Israel Rodriguez 157 vs. David Quesada 170.5.
There is less than one hundred seventy five
dollars tickets left. Doors open at 5:30 first bell at 7.
Holm wins over Lamare!
Photo/Story By Chris Cozzone
January 23, 2009 |
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(JAN 23) Tonight at Isleta
Resort & Casino: In what was her most exciting performance to
date, Albuquerque's Holly Holm (23-1-3, 6 KOs)
outboxed--but did not outslug France's Myriam Lamare
(16-3, 9 KOs) over ten rounds to retain her WIBA welterweight
belt. Holm built up an early lead, landing crisp rights on her
foe, but Lamare came alive in the..Full
Story
Weigh-Ins: “The
French Connection”
Holm vs. Lamare
Photos by Chris
Cozzone
January 22, 2009 |
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(JAN 22) The weigh-ins were held today at Isleta Casino &
Resort for the Friday, January 23, 2009, “French Connection” and
the weight results are included: The main event will feature
10-rounds of action packed excitement on Friday, January 23,
2009, for the WIBA welterweight title, featuring Holly Holm
(22-1-3, 6 KOs), (Weight 145.5) VS Myriam Lamare..Full
Story with Photos
Press Conference:
Holm vs. Lamare
by Sue TL Fox
January 22, 2009 |
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(JAN 22) Yesterday at the Isleta Casino and Resort, in New
Mexico, the press conference was held for tomorrow nights card,
which will feature Holly Holm vs. Myriam Lamare, of France. Holm
and Lamare will be fighting for the WIBA Welterweight title in a
10-rounder.
Full Story
Holm Featured in Ring
Magazine
September 11, 2008 |
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(SEPT 11) Be on the lookout for Ring
Magazine this month, as they have featured Holly Holm in the
magazine in a five-page article. Also, tickets are on sale at
ticketmaster, for her upcoming rematch against Mary Jo Sanders,
that will take place in Michigan on October 17, 2008.
Holly Holm Nominated for ESPY Award
2008
July 3, 2008 |
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(JULY 3) Holly Holm has
been nominated for a ESPY Award for 2008 for the "Best Fighter
of the Year". The Annual ESPY Awards will take place at the
Nokia Theater, in Los Angeles, California, to honor the nominees
for this award on July 16th. To Vote for Holly,
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