Dallas Malloy is known for being a boxer who defeated Heather Poyner in the United States’ first sanctioned amateur boxing match between two female boxers.[1][2]

Boxing

Malloy was denied an application by USA Boxing due to being female. She sued and U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein allowed her to box by granting a preliminary injunction.[3] In October 1993, Malloy defeated Heather Poyner in the United States’ first sanctioned amateur boxing match between two female boxers.[1][2] USA Boxing lifted its ban on women's boxing later in 1993.[3][4]

Appearance in Jerry Maguire

Malloy portrayed herself in the opening scene of Jerry Maguire, in which she appeared as Tom Cruise talked about her.[5][6]

Personal life

Malloy is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict; she has stayed sober since January 14, 1997. In 1999 she stopped smoking.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Female boxer throws down her gloves". Tampa Bay Times.
  2. 1 2 "Female Fighters Pound Their Way Into History : Boxing: Dallas Malloy, 16, who fought to open the sport to women, wins nation's first sanctioned amateur bout by unanimous decision over Heather Poyner". Los Angeles Times. October 31, 1993.
  3. 1 2 "WOMEN TO MAKE HISTORY IN FIRST SANCTIONED BOUT". Deseret News. October 13, 1993.
  4. ↑ "History of Amateur Boxing". USA Boxing. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "'Maybe I'm just me'". Glendale News-Press. September 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ Stories, Local. "Meet Dallas Malloy - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com.
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