About Eliza Olson
Born 1976. Eliza Olson is an American boxer.
Eliza Jane Olson (born February 8, 1976) is an American retired professional boxer. A former WBC female lightweight champion, she is a member of the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.
Professional career A professional since 2000, Olson defeated Jessica Rakoczy on 17 September 2005 to win the vacant WBC female lightweight title. Her final fight was a unanimous decision loss on 7 October 2016 against Maricela Cornejo. Olson was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Personal life Eliza is the granddaughter of former middleweight champion, Bobo Olson.
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Who is Eliza Olson?
American boxer
When was Eliza Olson born?
Eliza Olson was born on 8 February 1976 in Fresno.
What is Eliza Olson's occupation?
Eliza Olson is a boxer.
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Eliza Olson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eliza Olson. https://biography.guide/eliza-olson/
MLA: "Eliza Olson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eliza-olson/.
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