Kendra Lenhart vs. Marsha Valley

Kendra Lenhart 171 lbs lost to Marsha Valley 171 lbs by TKO at 1:59 in round 1 of 8

• Date: 2001-07-20
• Location: Crystal Park Casino, Compton, California, USA

After a slow first round in which both women seemed wary (with good reason!) of each other's power, the 5'10" Valley knocked the 6'1" Lenhart down in the second, buckling her knees with a crisp, hard shot that sent her touching the canvas. Although Lenhart immediately got up, the message was sent that Valley had the power to stand up to Lenhart, who has a reputation for tremendous strength.

A recovered Lenhart started strong in the third round as the action picked up and both women began throwing more punches. The third round was being fought on even terms when Valley caught Lenhart in a corner with two hard shots near the end of the round, sending Lenhart reeling along the ropes where Valley continued to unleash her barrage as her opponent desperately tried to hang on. After giving Lenhart a mandatory eight-count, the referee stopped the bout.