Maricela Cornejo (born 16 April 1987) is an American professional boxer.
| Maricela Cornejo | |
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 Maricela Cornejo (July 2018) | |
| Born | Marcela Cornejo April 16, 1987 Prosser, Washington, United States |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 166.5 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Super Middleweight |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2012–2013, 2015–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: 28 January 2017 | |
Cornejo is a former WBC international female super middleweight title, winning the title in 2015 against Latashia Burton at Mana Studios in Miami, Florida.[1] Eight months later, Cornejo fought for the vacant WBC World female Middleweight title against Kali Reis at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.[2] She lost the bout by a controversial split decision, however she did make history by being part of the first major world title fight that was held in New Zealand.
Professional boxing titles edit
- World Boxing Council
- WBC International female super middleweight title (162¾ Ibs)
Professional boxing record edit
| 20 fights | 14 wins | 6 losses |
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| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 6 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 20 | Loss | 14–6 | Claressa Shields | UD | 10 | Jun 3, 2023 | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | For WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, WBF, and The Ring female middleweight titles |
| 19 | Win | 14–5 |
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UD | 6 | 25 Sep 2021 |
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| 18 | Loss | 13–5 |
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UD | 8 | 18 Mar 2021 |
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| 17 | Loss | 13–4 |  Franchón Crews-Dezurn
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UD | 10 | 14 Sep 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USA
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For WBC female super middleweight title and vacant WBO female super middleweight title |
| 16 | Win | 13–3 | Erin Toughill
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UD | 8 | 27 Jan 2019 | The Avalon, Hollywood
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| 15 | Loss | 12–3 | Franchón Crews-Dezurn
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MD | 10 | 13 Sep 2018 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
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For vacant WBC female super middleweight title |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Samantha Pill
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KO | 3 (6) 0:41 | 13 Jul 2018 | The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles
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| 13 | Win | 11–2 |  Claudia Ramirez
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TKO | 3 (6) 0:45 | 19 May 2018 | Poliforum, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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| 12 | Win | 10–2 | Lisa Noel Garland
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TKO | 4 (6) 1:09 | 9 Mar 2018 | The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, USA
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| 11 | Win | 9–2 | Irais Hernandez
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SD | 6 | 16 Nov 2017 | Poliforum Benito Juarez, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Vanessa Rodriquez
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UD | 6 | 12 Aug 2017 | Arena Oasis, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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| 9 | Win | 7–2 | Sydney LeBlanc
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UD | 6 | 9 Apr 2017 | The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| 8 | Win | 6–2 | Martha Patricia Lara
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UD | 6 | 17 Dec 2016 | Gran Oasis Arena, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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| 7 | Win | 5–2 | Eliza Olson
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UD | 6 | 7 Oct 2016 | Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| 6 | Lose | 4–2 | Kali Reis
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SD | 10 | 16 Apr 2016 |  The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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For vacant WBC World female middleweight title |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Latashia Burton
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UD | 10 | 15 Aug 2015 | Mana Studios, Miami, Florida, USA
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Won vacant WBC International female super middleweight title |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Conswella Lucas
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TKO | 1 (4) 1:04 | 25 Jul 2015 | Holiday Inn, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
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| 3 | Lose | 2–1 | Tiffany Ward
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UD | 4 | 20 Sep 2013 | Silver Reef Casino, Ferndale, Washington, USA
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Terri Lowe
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TKO | 3 (4) | 17 Nov 2012 | Four Points by Sheraton, Sacramento, California, USA
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Mia Henderson
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MD | 4 | 4 Aug 2012 | Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Professional debut |
References edit
- ^ "Maricela Cornejo captures WBC International title; could she be the next face of women's boxing?". Pro Boxing Insider. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Blood, sweat and... empowerment? In the ring with women's boxing". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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