Kathy Duva
American boxing promoter
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Kathy Duva is an American boxing promoter and current CEO of Main Events, a New Jersey-based boxing promotion company.[1] In 2019 she was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[2][3]
June 29, 1953
Kathy Duva | |
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| Born | Kathy Martone June 29, 1953 |
| Alma mater | Montclair State College |
| Occupation | Boxing promoter |
| Organization | Main Events |
| Spouse | Dan Duva (–1996) |
| Children | Nicole |
Early life
Duva graduated from Montclair State College with a BA in English. Prior to joining Main Events Duva worked as a reporter covering women's sports at the New York Daily News.[4]
Main Events
Kathy along with her husband Dan founded Main Events in 1979.[5] Early on in the company's history Kathy helped Dan sell tickets to fights at the Ice Palace in Totowa, New Jersey.[6]
Sergey Kovalev
Perhaps Duva's best known recent client was former Light-Heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. Duva signed Kovalev in 2012 following his 2nd round KO of Darnell Boone.[7]
Evan Holyfield
Duva and Main Events also represent Evan Holyfield, the son of retired world-champion boxer Evander Holyfield.[8]
Personal
Kathy is the widow of International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Dan Duva.[9][10]
