Danyelle Wolf

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Danyelle Wolf
Born (1983-09-08) September 8, 1983 (age 40)
Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
ResidenceSan Diego, California, United States[1]
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st)
DivisionWelterweight (Boxing)
Featherweight (MMA)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
StyleBoxing
StanceOrthodox
TeamAlliance MMA[2]
Kings MMA[2]
Mixed martial arts record
Total2
Wins1
By decision1
Losses1
By decision1
UniversityMillersville University of Pennsylvania[3]
Websitewww.danyellewolf.com
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Women's Amateur Boxing
US National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Colorado Springs Welterweight[4]
Gold medal – first place 2014 Colorado Springs Welterweight[5]
Gold medal – first place 2015 Colorado Springs Welterweight[6]
National Golden Gloves Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Fort Lauderdale Welterweight[7]

Danyelle Wolf (born September 8, 1983), is an American boxer and mixed martial artist.[8] She is a three-time[9][10] USA Boxing National Champion in the women’s welterweight division (152 lbs).[11]

Background[edit]

She is from York, Pennsylvania.[12] After graduating from Eastern York High School in 2002, she graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania where she was a three-sport athlete in basketball, track (heptathlon), and field hockey.[3][2]

Amateur boxing career[edit]

Wolf started training boxing in 2008 and took her first amateur fights in 2010.[13] In 2011, she first attended Olympic trials but her weight class was not added to Olympic boxing in 2012 Summer Olympics.[2] She then went on to win US National Boxing Championships in three consecutive years (2013–2015). In 2015, Wolf again attended Olympic trials and as her weight class was not added to 2016 Summer Olympics either, she transitioned to mixed martial arts.[14][2]

As the women's welterweight division was added to 2020 Summer Olympics, Wolf returned to the sport to try out for the Olympics. However, she was eliminated from the Olympic trials and returned to mixed martial arts.[15]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Dana White's Contender Series[edit]

Danyelle made her MMA debut at Dana White's Contender Series 33 on September 15 against Taneisha Tennant.[2][16] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

Wolf was scheduled to face Felicia Spencer on May 22, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 188.[18] However, Wolf pulled out of the fight in early May due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Norma Dumont.[19]

Wolf made her promotional debut against Norma Dumont on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279.[20] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
2 matches 1 win 1 loss
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Norma Dumont Decision (unanimous) UFC 279 September 10, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 1–0 Taneisha Tennant Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 33 September 15, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Featherweight debut.

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Danyelle Wolf". danyellewolf.com. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Farah Hannoun (February 7, 2020). "Opportunity awaits as USA boxing champ Danyelle Wolf finally ready to make MMA debut". MMAjunkie.com.
  3. ^ a b Rob Rose. "Eastern York High grad Danyelle Wolf puts MMA career on hold to chase Olympic boxing dream". York Dispatch.
  4. ^ "2013 USA Boxing National Championships". Team USA. Archived from the original on November 14, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "2014 USA Boxing Elite National Championships". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 27, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "2015 USA Boxing Elite National Championships". Team USA. Archived from the original on May 1, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "2014 Womens Golden Gloves". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 7, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "Photos: USA boxing champ Danyelle Wolf in ESPN Body Issue". ProBoxing-Fans.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  9. ^ "Boxer Danyelle Wolf strips down - ESPN The Magazine Body Issue". Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  10. ^ "Infographic -- How Danyelle Wolf Got That Body". Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  11. ^ "Get to know USA Boxing Women's National Champion Danyelle Wolf". ProBoxing-Fans.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  12. ^ "Defending champion Danyelle Wolf fights for success in and out of the ring". Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  13. ^ "Danyelle Wolf". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  14. ^ "Meet the Olympic Trials for Women's Boxing Middleweight Competitors". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "Day Six U.S. Olympic Trials Boxing Results, finals are set for Sunday — Troy Isley out!". itrboxing.com. December 14, 2019.
  16. ^ Lee, Alexander K. (August 30, 2020). "Full lineups for Dana White's Contender Series Week 6, Week 7 announced". MMA Fighting.
  17. ^ Sherdog.com. "Jordan Williams Knockout Highlights Week 7 of DWCS; Three UFC Contracts Awarded". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  18. ^ Alexander K. Lee (February 22, 2021). "Felicia Spencer vs. Danyelle Wolf targeted for May 22 UFC event". mmafighting.com.
  19. ^ DNA, MMA (2021-05-06). "Norma Dumont pakt short notice partij tegen Felicia Spencer op 22 mei in Las Vegas". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  20. ^ "Former boxer Danyelle Wolf set for long-awaited UFC debut vs. Norma Dumont". MMA Junkie. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  21. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2022-09-10). "UFC 279: Norma Dumont Gives Boxer Danyelle Wolf Rude Welcome to Octagon". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
  22. ^ Sherdog.com. "Danyelle Wolf MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-09-16.

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