Christy Martin
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
6
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Christy Martin holds the distinction of being the first female boxer inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, a milestone that recognized her role in legitimizing women's professional boxing. Her 2020 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural women's class cemented her place among the sport's all-time greats. She was also the first female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, a testament to her mainstream appeal. Her 1996 fight against Deirdre Gogarty is widely considered the most important women's boxing match in history, often credited with sparking the modern era of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee
Inaugural class of women inductees.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee
First female boxer inducted.
West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Recognized for contributions to the state's athletic legacy.
Key to the City of Mullens, West Virginia
Awarded for her achievements and representation of her hometown.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for contributions to women's sports.
Inspiration Award
Honored for her resilience after the attack.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Female Boxers of All Time
Greatest Women's Fighters
Women's Boxing All-Time Rankings (Lightweight)
Most Influential Women in Sports
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
1996
The Lady is a Champ
ESPN The Magazine
1997
Women's Boxing Pioneers
Ring Magazine
1997
Christy Martin: The Face of Women's Boxing
Ring Magazine
2000
Women's Boxing Special
People Magazine
2011
Surviving the Unthinkable
Records & Feats
First female boxer on the cover of Sports Illustrated
Martin appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1996, a first for any female boxer.
First female boxer inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
She was the first woman inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2016.
First women's boxing match widely credited with mainstreaming the sport
Her 1996 fight against Deirdre Gogarty is often cited as the catalyst for the growth of women's professional boxing.