{{Short description|English boxer (born 1999)}} {{Infobox boxer |name=Amy Timlin |image= |image_size= |caption= |realname= |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1999|12|17|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/238809-amy-timlin|title=Amy Timlin|publisher=tapology.com|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref> |birth_place=Southam, Warwickshire, England<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/872233|title=Boxrec profile of Amy Timlin|publisher=boxrec.com|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref> |nationality= English |nickname= |weight=Bantamweight, Super-bantamweight, Featherweight, Super-featherweight |height= 165cm |reach= |style=Orthodox |total=7 |wins=5 |KO= |losses=1 |draws=1 |no contests= }}

'''Amy Timlin''' (born 17 December 1999) is an English former professional boxer who challenged for the Commonwealth and European female super-bantamweight titles. As an amateur she represented England at the AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships.

==Career== A former British, Commonwealth, European and World kickboxing champion, Timlin switched to boxing in 2017 under the guidance of former World amateur champion Frankie Gavin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fightpost.co.uk/2019/05/04/amy-timlin-set-for-pro-bow/|title=Amy Timlin Set For Pro Bow|publisher=fightpost.co.uk|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/amy-timlin-aims-build-pro-debut-victory-july-6-return/|title=Amy Timlin aims to build on pro debut victory on July 6 return|publisher=World Boxing News|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref>

She represented England in the 57&nbsp;kg category at the 2017 AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships in India losing in the preliminaries to Valeria Rodionova from Russia by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gbboxing.org.uk/2017/11/19/team-of-six-represent-england-at-womens-youth-world-championships/|title=Team of six represent England at Women’s Youth World Championships: Schedule and Results|publisher=GB Boxing|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref>

Aged just 19, Timlin turned professional in 2019 making her pro-debut on 11 May that year, with a points victory over Roz Mari Silyanova in Walsall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://leamingtonobserver.co.uk/sport/timlin-boxes-way-to-win-on-professional-debut/|title=Timlin boxes way to win on professional debut|publisher=Leamington Observer|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref>

Having compiled a record of four wins from four fights, Timlin signed a management deal with Dave Coldwell in May 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amy-timlin-joins-dave-coldwells-management-stable--148728|title=Amy Timlin Joins Dave Coldwell's Management Stable|publisher=Boxing Scene|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref>

She battled to a split decision draw with Carly Skelly in a contest for the vacant Commonwealth female super-bantamweight title on the undercard of the Oleksandr Usyk vs Derek Chisora heavyweight clash at Wembley Arena on 31 October 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fightpost.co.uk/2020/11/01/amy-timlin-carly-skelly-battle-to-a-split-draw/|title=Amy Timlin & Carly Skelly Battle To A Split-Draw|publisher=fightpost.co.uk|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/817046/2566418|title=Amy Timlin vs Carly Skelly|publisher=boxrec.com|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref>

In her next outing, Timlin lost her unbeaten record when she unsuccessfully challenged Mary Romero for the European super-bantamweight title in Barcelona, Spain, on 11 September 2021. Timlin suffered a cut near her left eye in the opening round and, after taking heavy punishment throughout the contest, retired on her stool before the start of round nine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kerman-lejarraga-edges-dylan-charrat-with-close-majority-decision-results--160504|title=Kerman Lejarraga Edges Dylan Charrat With Close Majority Decision For EBU Title|publisher=Boxing Scene|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/837910/2709650|title=Mary Romero vs Amy Timlin|publisher=boxrec.com|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/boxeo/20210911/1001687264/mary-romero-retiene-forma-brillante-titulo-europeo-super-gallo-barcelona.html|title=Mary Romero retiene de forma brillante el título europeo del súper gallo en Barcelona|publisher=Mondo Deportivo (in Spanish)|access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref>

She returned to winning ways with a points win over Nicaraguan boxer Jamillette Janitza Vallejos in Bolton on 20 August 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/860332/2883890|title=Amy Timlin vs Jamillette Janitza Vallejos|publisher=boxrec.com|access-date=2024-05-18}}</ref>

==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=1 |nc= |ko-wins= |ko-losses= |dec-wins=5 |dec-losses=1 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |5–1–1 |align=left|Jamillette Janitza Vallejos |PTS |4 (4) |20 August 2022 |align=left|{{small|Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England}} | |- |6 |{{no2}}Loss |4–1–1 |align=left|Mary Romero |RTD |8 (10) |11 September 2021 |align=left|{{small|Pabellón de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain}} |align=left|{{small|Lost challenge for the European female super-bantamweight title}} |- |5 |{{draw}}Draw |4–0–1 |align=left|Carly Skelly |SD |10 (10) |31 October 2020 |align=left|{{small|Wembley Arena, London, England}} |align=left|{{small|For the vacant Commonwealth female super-bantamweight title}} |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Klaudia Ferenczi |PTS |6 (6) |14 December 2019 |align=left|{{small|Lion of Vienna Suite, Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton, England}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Bojana Libiszewska |PTS |4 (4) |12 October 2019 |align=left|{{small|Kings Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, England}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Sonia Klos |PTS |4 (4) |6 July 2019 |align=left|{{small|Town Hall, Walsall, England}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Roz Mari Silyanova |PTS |4 (4) |11 May 2019 |align=left|{{small|Town Hall, Walsall, England }} | |}

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