Holly Holm is famous for her successful record in boxing and MMA; she used to be the UFC Women’s Bantamweight winner. The woman possesses multiple titles and awards and remains one of the strongest female mixed martial artists in the USA.

Who are Holly Holm’s parents?

The would-be champion was born in fall 1981 in New Mexico. The girl’s mother, Tammy, worked in medicine; the father, Roger, was a preacher, which explains Holly’s ring nickname “The Preacher’s Daughter”. There were three kids in the family. The fighter keeps in touch with her brothers, Weston and Brian, and often shares their pictures on Instagram.

Holm was an energetic and athletic child: she was engaged in soccer, gymnastics, and swimming. She went to Manzano High School and continued her education at the University of New Mexico but decided to quit: her sports career was developing actively.

Amateur kickboxing career

When 16-year-old Holly took aerobics, her coach noticed her potential and recommended to try herself in kickboxing and boxing. The young woman participated in the IKF USA National Amateur Championship Tournament and won her first victory.

The success inspired Holly; she gladly switched to the professional level after the triumph.