Birthony Katarina Nansen[1] (born 11 January 1987), better known as Baby Nansen, is a New Zealand professional boxer and kickboxer.[2] Nansen's biggest fight of her career was against Melissa St. Vil for the vacant WBC Silver female super featherweight title on the Kali Reis vs. Maricela Cornejo undercard.[3] Despite losing the bout, she fought very well and received a WBC ranking of 39th. Nansen has fought on a King in the Ring undercard.
| Baby Nansen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Birthony Katarina Nansen 11 January 1987 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Residence | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Weight | 56.4 kg (124 lb; 8 st 12 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight |
| Style | Boxing Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Smac Gym (kickboxing) CKB (boxing) |
| Trainer | Doug Viney |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 39 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Antz Nansen Ray Sefo |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: 21 May 2017 | |
Vs Jennings
editIn 2016, Nansen was appointed as the number one contender for the New Zealand National (NZPBA Version) Super Featherweight Title, which was then held by Rebecca Jennings.[4] The two fought each other in May 2017 for the NZPBA title with the winner originally being Nansen by Split Decision. Shortly after the bout, Nansen's camp was approached by the officiating supervisor and it was revealed the scorecard calculations were added up incorrectly. Nansen was stripped of the title immediately and the result was changed to a draw from the right calculations.[5]
Madison Square Garden
editIn May 2018, Baby Nansen fought at the world-famous venue at Madison Square Garden. She took on undefeated boxer Mikaela Mayer who later in her career lead to winning the World title. Baby Nansen lost the fight by Unanimous Decision.[6] Baby Nansen was the first New Zealand female boxer to have fought at the venue and the first New Zealander in 11 years since Kali Meehan fought DaVarryl Williamson.
Controversy
editOn 10 August 2021, Baby Nansen was in the corner for a fighter that she coached at her kickboxing gym. When her fight was lost by contentious points decision, Nansen confronted one of the judges, and then punched him. A week later, a video of the altercation was published by news media. Nansen apologised to the official and the sanctioning body, which accepted the apology after lengthy conversations and suspended her from its events for 12 months. Nansen also stepped down from her gym. City Kickboxing, the gym that Nansen trained at professionally, cancelled a bout she was to compete in and indefinitely suspended her.[7][8] City Kickboxing took the action in light of the recent death of fighter Fau Vake, who trained at the gym and died after being on life support for over a week after being blindsided and receiving a coward punch outside a night club in Auckland.[9]
Combat titles won
editKickboxing titles
edit- WMC New Zealand Featherweight Title
- ISKA South Pacific Featherweight Title
- WMC New Zealand Amateur Lightweight Title
- WMC New Zealand Amateur Featherweight Title
- WMC New Zealand Junior Amateur Lightweight Title
Boxing
edit- New Zealand National (PBCNZ version) Super Lightweight Title
- South Pacific (PBCNZ version) Super Lightweight Title
Professional boxing record
edit| 15 fights | 9 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lose | 9–5–1 |  Mea Motu
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UD | 8 | 30 Apr 2022 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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vacant New Zealand PBCNZ Super Featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 9–4–1 | Karen Te Ruki Pasene
|
RTD | 7 (8), 2:00 | 10 Oct 2020 | Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand
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vacant South Pacific PBCNZ Super Lightweight title |
| 13 | Win | 8–4–1 | Tania Reid
|
UD | 4 | 25 May 2019 | TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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3541 attendance record |
| 12 | Lose | 7–4–1 |  Deanha Hobbs
|
UD | 8 | 15 December 2018 | Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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vacant WBO Asia Pacific Female super featherweight title |
| 11 | Win | 7–3–1 | Quinita Hati
|
SD | 4 | 18 August 2018 | Kerikeri, New Zealand
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| 10 | Lose | 6–3–1 |  Mikaela Mayer
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UD | 6 | 12 May 2018 | Madison Square Garden, New York, USA
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| 9 | Win | 6–2–1 | Quinita Hati
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SD | 8 | 1 September 2017 | AMI Netball Centre, St Johns, Auckland, New Zealand
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vacant New Zealand PBCNZ female super lightweight title |
| 8 | Draw | 5–2–1 | Rebecca Jennings
|
SD | 10 | 20 May 2017 | Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, New Zealand
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New Zealand NZPBA female super featherweight title |
| 7 | Win | 5–2 | Wendy Talbot
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UD | 4 | 12 November 2016 | AMI Netball Centre, St Johns, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 6 | Win | 4–2 | Briar Johnston
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SD | 4 | 28 October 2016 | ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 5 | Win | 3–2 |  Daria Smith[11]
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MD | 4 | 8 October 2016 | Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand
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| 4 | Lose | 2–2 |  Melissa St. Vil[12]
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UD | 10 | 16 April 2016 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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Vacant WBC Silver female super featherweight title |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Daria Smith
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UD | 4 | 5 September 2015 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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World Boxing Federation World Title Eliminator |
| 2 | Lose | 1–1 | Gentiane Lupi[13]
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MD | 6 | 28 February 2015 | Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, New Zealand
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Suzie Ketchley
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UD | 4 | 18 October 2014 | AMI Netball North Harbour Stadium, Northcote, New Zealand
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Professional debut |
Awards and recognitions
editReferences
edit- ^ "Baby Nansen". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ Kermeen, Mat (12 May 2018). "Kiwi boxer Baby Nansen to fight at iconic Madison Square Garden". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "Melissa St. Vil Returns to the USA Winning by Decision over Katy Wilson Castillo". Women Boxing. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ "Girls Fight Night Out in Manurewa". Women Boxing. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "New Zealand: Controversial decision change after announcement". Women Boxing. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ "New Zealand: Controversial decision change after announcement". Stuff. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "'Completely unacceptable': Kick-boxing trainer Baby Nansen banned for a year after punching judge". Stuff. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "MMA: Leading Kiwi fighter Baby Nansen suspended after punching official at event". NZ Herald. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Mixed Martial Arts fighter Fau Vake dies after alleged Auckland street attack". NZ Herald. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Baby Nansen". Boxrec. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Results: Women gets their first win in NZ". Stuff.co.nz. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Mia St. John stops Lewis in four". Fight News. 17 April 2016. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Repeat or Revenge". New Zealand Fighter. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Winners 2019 Gladrap Awards". Gladrap. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Gladrap Awards 2019". Gladrap Channel. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "BENJIS 2020 NEW ZEALAND BOXING AWARDS". New Zealand Fighter. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.