Athletes

Ann-Marie Saccurato is the World Boxing Council lightweight champion and made history in March 2007, becoming the first woman to fight for six world titles for a unification of the welterweight division. In Sept. 2007, she won the WBC lightweight title improving her record to 13-2-2. In 1999, she began her career as an amateur boxer and compiled a 9-4 record. Saccurato turned professional after winning both the 2001 New York and U.S. National Golden Gloves competitions. In 1995, she was a passenger in a devastating car wreck while returning from a volleyball competition at the Empire State Games. Against all medical odds, Saccurato returned to play volleyball and basketball for Seton Hall University in 1996. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Advocate Magazine, Curve Magazine, The Journal News and The New York Times. Saccurato was featured on the episode entitled "The Last Closet" of the national award-winning PBS documentary show "In the Life." She was also featured on Logo TV's series "Be Real." She is a frequent guest speaker in schools, hospitals and gyms, sharing her story of beating the odds and encouraging others to never give up on their dreams. (11/07)