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Stephanie "Golden Girl" Jaramillo (born May 18 , 1982 in Albuquerque , New Mexico ) is a former professional Boxer . She has been inducted into the Amateur Athletic World Hall Of Fame Museum for Outstanding Boxing Achievement. CHILDHOOD Stephanie "Golden Girl" Jaramillo is a native of the South Valley located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She became attracted to boxing from seeing a 2006 . ''WomenBoxing.com''. Accessed 2007-05-08 . She had her first amateur fight two and a half months later (a Knockout ). EARLY CAREER Jaramillo had over 40 amateur bouts. She won the junior division in the New Mexico state amateur championships in 1996 and 1997. In 1998 she won a silver medal in the junior division of the Women's National Championships . She placed in two other competitions in 1999, and achieved a gold medal in the 1999 Everlast National PAL Championships , defeating future pro boxers Andrea Nelson and Kelly Whaley, both by 5-0 decisions. In 2000, she competed in dual meets on the USA Women's Amateur Boxing Team , once against Canada, and twice against Russia. She earned a silver medal in all three meets. Highlights of Stephanie’s amateur career:
PROFESSIONAL CAREER Stephanie made her pro debut on June 29 , 2002 . She had seven professional bouts. On December 3 , 2004 , she fought Sumya Anani , who at the time held the WIBA , IFBA , IBA , and GBU titles. Jaramillo went the distance but lost by decision. RETIREMENT Jaramillo announced her retirement on May 10 , 2005 . She remains active in boxing management and training. She was inducted into the Amateur Athletic World Hall of Fame Museum for Outstanding Boxing Achievement. Jaramillo is Vice President of her family company, AmeriStar Construction, Inc. Says Jaramillo, "If not for the sweat and tears and hard work of my mother and father, the company would not be where it is today. Now President Ricky Jaramillo, his wife Angela Jaramillo, and Stephanie run the business. OUTSIDE OF THE RING With her clean cut, feminine image, Jaramillo has become a youth spokes-person for the “Jump Rope for Heart”, having participated for five years with the local community. She also speaks at local schools on career days, telling students to “Stay Off Drugs, “Eat Healthy, and to “Always Follow Your Dreams”. PROFESSIONAL RECORD AT A GLANCE 2002
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