(Canastota, NY – Feb. 2013) The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced “The Knockout” Mia St. John will make her first trip to Canastota for the 24th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 6 to 9.
“We are looking forward to welcoming Mia St. John to Canastota for the first time,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “She’s never been here so it will be a great opportunity for her to see the displays on boxing history and for fans to have the opportunity to meet her.”
Born in San Francisco and fighting out of Oxnard, Calif. St. John turned pro in 1997. During her 16-year career “The Knockout” has compiled a pro record of 47-12-2 (18 KOs). On August 14, 2012 St. John scored a 10-round win over “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Christy Martin for the WBC female light middleweight title. Next up for St. John is an April 13th WBA / WBC/ WBO female welterweight title bout against champion Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus in Denmark
“I’m very excited and honored to be invited. I’ve always wanted to see the exhibits of so many of the friends that I’ve made through my 16-years as a professional boxer like Tommy Hearns, Ray Leonard and Mike Tyson. I’m sure it will be an exciting and emotional time for me,” said St. John.
For more information on the Hall of Fame’s 24th Annual Induction Weekend please call 697-7095 or visit www.ibhof.com. 