 In 2002, Harding boxed against Paula Jones on the Fox Network "Celebrity Boxing" event, winning the fight.On February 22, 2003, she made her official women's professional boxing debut, losing a four-round split decision against Samantha Browning on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Clifford Etienne.Harding's boxing career came about amid rumors that she was having financial difficulties and needed to fight in the ring to earn money.