"Stephanie Simon: A Rising
Star in the Boxing Ring -In the world of boxing, talent and
dedication often pave the way for greatness. Rising star in the
boxing ring - Stephanie Simon is an example of this. She has
already made waves in her amateur and pro boxing career---and
boxing fans should definitely keep an eye on this fighter.
Simon, a multi-talented Athlete--Not only does she excel in the
ring as a professional boxer, but she also serves as a boxing
instructor and a reservist in the United States Marine
Corps---outside the ring, a multi-instrumentalist, singer,
dancer and more!" Sue TL Fox
5'7" Stephanie
Simon, is a true talent in the sport of boxing with many other
versatile talents. Boxing fans should be on the lookout
for this boxer---who is currently 2-0-0 as a pro, and is
definitely one that will potentially be a world champion in the
sport.
As she is referred to in the military, Captain Stephanie Simon
(USMC) is not only a pro boxer at this time, but she is a boxing
instructor, and a Marine Corps reservist.
She has an extensive background as an amateur boxer where she is
the 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion, a four-time Elite
National Boxing Champion, three-time National Collegiate Boxing
Champion, and United States Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Famer.
Stephanie is originally from Atlanta, GA but grew up in
Vancouver, Washington.
Simon's
interest in the sport began at the U.S. Naval Academy, where she
was required to box and wrestle. Initially, she said, she had no
intention of being a boxer. But one thing led to another, and
pretty soon, she was fighting while active duty, winning a
Golden Gloves National Tournament for the II Marine
Expeditionary Force’s boxing team.
After Simon graduated from Evergreen High School in 2012 as an
all-American wrestler, all-state discus thrower, and honor roll
student, she was accepted to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis,
MD.
At that time is where she learned how to box and eventually
became a three-time collegiate national champion. She was also
the team captain of the track team and a member of the Glee
Club.
In 2017, Stephanie commissioned as a US Marine Corps officer and
became an Amphibious Assault Officer where she was led 50 people
and commanded 20 Amphibious Assault Vehicles.
Simon was honored to be apart of the first wave of women to
serve in combat arms in USMC history.
Towards the end of her time in the USMC, Stephanie was selected
to be the captain of the USMC boxing team and there, where she
became a two-time national champion and a USMC boxing Hall of
Famer.
After her time
with the US Marine boxing team, Stephanie moved to Miami,
Florida in 2022 and switched over to the Reserves.
While in Miami, she won the 2022 USA nationals and the 2023
National Golden Gloves championships.
In December 2023, she won the 2024 Olympic Trials at 146 lbs. In
April of 2024, she moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue her
professional boxing career.
Video interview of her by ESNews, just prior to her turning pro
where she talks about making her pro debut.
Video
On September
27, 2024, at the Lux Studio, in Atlanta, Georgia, Simon, 140
1/4, made her pro debut in a four-round bout where she
defeated Claudia Zamora, 140, who was also making her pro debut.
Simon won the bout by a unanimous decision with the final judges
scores of 40-36.
Simon's pro debut against Zamora
On February 8, 2025, Simon, 139 1/4, won a six-rounder by
unanimous decision over Archana Sharma, 138 1/4. All three
judges scored the fight at 60-54 on all cards.
Other
achievements: All American Wrestler 2011 (7 years of
experience);
WA State Wrestling Champ 2012; Wrestling World Team Trialist
2019;
Wrestled in the U.S. Open 2019; Blue belt BJJ (5+ yrs
experience); and
7+ yrs experience in Tae-kwon-do.
Other Article on WBAN: U.S.
Marine Corps Captain Stephanie Simon to an exclusive management
deal
New York, NY — April 22, 2025 — Split-T Boxing
Management is proud to announce the signing of standout amateur boxer and U.S.
Marine Corps Captain Stephanie Simon to an exclusive management deal. A rising
star in the sport, Simon will be managed by Split-T’s CEO, Dave McWater, and
esteemed boxing manager and strategist Brian Cohen.
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