About Tori Nelson
Born 1976. Tori Nelson is an American boxer.
Tori Jovan Nelson (born August 26, 1976) is an American professional boxer. She is a former three-weight world champion, having held the WBC female middleweight title in 2011: the WIBA middleweight title in 2012; the WIBA welterweight from 2013 to 2014; and the WIBA super middleweight title in 2016. was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022.
Amateur career Nelson is a three time Washington, D.C. Golden Gloves champion.
Professional career Nelson was the World Boxing Council middleweight champion as well as the Women's International Boxing Association welterweight and super middleweight champion.
Nelson won a bout over Mia St. John.
Nelson lost a title bout by going the distance against 2-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields.
Personal life Nelson is a grandmother and works as a waitress at IHOP. Nelson works at TITLE Boxing Club Ashburn where she uses her experience and enthusiasm to help members achieve their fitness and boxing goals.
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Who is Tori Nelson?
boxer
When was Tori Nelson born?
Tori Nelson was born on 26 August 1976 in San Francisco.
What is Tori Nelson's occupation?
Tori Nelson is a boxer.
What nationality is Tori Nelson?
Tori Nelson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tori Nelson. https://biography.guide/tori-nelson/
MLA: "Tori Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tori-nelson/.
Chicago: "Tori Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tori-nelson/.
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