In consideration of her retirement from professional boxing, WBF President Howard Goldberg took time out to pay tribute to the great, two-weight World Boxing Federation champion Holly Holm.
In his message conveyed by WBF Regional Representative Alan Santana, who supervised Holm’s final boxing match, the successful defence of the WBF Women’s World Light Welterweight crown against Mary McGee last weekend, Goldberg said on the female boxing legend:
“The World Boxing Federation pays tribute to Holly Holm. She has over the past several years proved herself to be a true champion. A humble woman who has reached the highest peaks throughout her career and a woman who is an inspiration not only to boxers, but to athletes around the world.
We know this is an emotional farewell to boxing for Holly, but we also know that an exciting new challenge awaits her, and knowing her, challenges that surely will be, with hard work and dedication, conquered. We also congratulate Lenny Fresquez of Fresquez Productions for all his hard work and excellence in promoting Holly and guiding her to so many world title victories and successes.
The World Boxing Federation thanks you, Holly, and wishes you and your family all the best for the future – you are, and always will be a true champion in whatever you do.”
