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Ina MenzerProfessional German female boxer
Date of Birth: 10.11.1980
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Ina Menzer: German Boxing Champion
- Professional Debut and Early Wins
- WIBF Intercontinental Title and Successful Defenses
- Title Reign and High-Profile Opponents
- Career Highlights and Legacy
- WIBF Intercontinental Super Featherweight Champion (2005-2010)
Ina Menzer: German Boxing Champion
Early Life and Amateur CareerIna Menzer was born on November 10, 1980, in Atbasar, Kazakhstan. She began her boxing journey in November 2003 at the first German Women's Amateur Boxing Championship in Meppen, where she emerged victorious in the 60 kg weight class.
Professional Debut and Early Wins
Menzer turned professional on March 30, 2004, with a technical knockout (TKO) victory over Zsanett Erod of Hungary. She continued her winning streak with TKO victories in the first round against Laura Stefanescu of Romania and Petra Jachmanova of Slovakia later that year.
WIBF Intercontinental Title and Successful Defenses
On September 10, 2005, Menzer captured the WIBF Intercontinental Super Featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Damaris Muthoni of Kenya. She successfully defended her title twice: by TKO against Galina Giumliiska of Bulgaria in the sixth round, and by knockout (KO) against Kasha Chamblin of the United States in the eighth round.
Title Reign and High-Profile Opponents
Menzer continued to dominate the super featherweight division, defending her WIBF title five more times. She defeated Maria Andrea Miranda of Colombia, Laura Serrano of Mexico, and Esther Schouten of the Netherlands. However, her first professional loss came on July 3, 2010, against Jeannine Garside of Canada, who won the WBC, WBO, and WIBF super featherweight titles.
Career Highlights and Legacy
Throughout her career, Ina Menzer has been a trailblazer in women's boxing, winning multiple championships and inspiring other athletes. She retired with a professional record of 27 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Menzer's accomplishments include:
WIBF Intercontinental Super Featherweight Champion (2005-2010)
WBC Super Featherweight Champion (2009)WBO Super Featherweight Champion (2010)
First German Amateur Women's Boxing Champion (2003)
Today, Menzer resides in Mönchengladbach, Germany, and trains under Michael Timm. She continues to be an advocate for women's boxing and an inspiration to aspiring athletes.
