Ava Knight

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Ava Knight
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Knight in 2018
BornAva Michelle Knight-Salicka [1]
(1988-08-15) August 15, 1988 (age 35) [2]
Chico, California, U.S. [1]
Other namesLady of Boxing [1]
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in) [1]
Division
Reach65.0 in (165 cm) [2]
Style Boxing [2]
Years active2007–present
Professional boxing record
Total27
Wins20
By knockout5
Losses2
By knockout0
Draws5
Mixed martial arts record
Total2
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Website http://www.officialavaknight.com/
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ava Michelle Knight-Salicka (born August 15, 1988) is an American professional boxer. She held the IBF female flyweight title from 2011 to 2012 and has challenged for world titles in three weight divisions; the WBC female super flyweight title in 2009; the WBO female bantamweight title in 2011; and the WBC female light flyweight title in 2013.

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Boxing career

A professional boxer since 2007, Knight challenged Ana María Torres for the WBC female super-flyweight World title on 29 August 2009 at Ciudad Deportiva, Mexicali, Mexico, losing out by unanimous decision. [3] [4]

Her next bid for a World title took place on 18 June 2011, when she faced WBO female bantamweight champion Kaliesha West at Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, USA. The fight ended in a split draw with one judge scoring it 96-94 for West, another 96-94 for Knight and the third ruling it a 95-95 tie. [5] [6]

Knight finally won a World title at the third attempt, picking up the IBF female flyweight belt by knocking out defending champion Arely Muciño in round two of their contest at Palenque de la Feria, Colima, Mexico, on 29 October 2011. [7] [8]

She successfully defended her title twice before claiming the WBC flyweight Diamond belt on 13 October 2012, with a unanimous decision victory over Mariana Juárez at Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico. [9] [10]

On 26 October 2013, Knight attempted to wrest the WBC female light-flyweight World crown from Ibeth Zamora Silva but lost the fight at Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, Mexico, by unanimous decision. [11] [12]

In March 2024, it was revealed Knight had agreed to join the second season of boxing's first squad-based format, Team Combat League (TCL), competing for the Las Vegas Hustle. [13] [14] She made her debut on 5 April 2024, securing a unanimous decision win over Rosalinda Rodriguez in Miami, Florida, USA. [15]

Mixed martial arts career

Knight made her MMA debut against Shannon Goughary at Bellator 228 on September 28, 2019. [16] She won the fight by TKO in the third round.

Knight faced Emilee King at Bellator 238 on January 25, 2020. [17] She lost the bout via first round submission. [18]

WWE Tough Enough

Knight was one of 40 finalists for the 2015 season of World Wrestling Entertainment's Tough Enough, a reality television series in which aspiring pro-wrestlers compete for a spot on the organisation's roster. She was among the 10 people eliminated on the first day of the in-person tryouts held in Orlando, Florida, USA. [19] [20] [21] [22]

Personal life

Knight has two children - a son and daughter. [14]

Professional boxing record

27 fights20 wins2 losses
By knockout50
By decision152
Draws5
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Win20–2–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Nancy FrancoUD6Dec 5, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
26Win19–2–5 Flag of Colombia.svg Luna del Mar TorrobaUD8Nov 1, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
25Win18–2–5 Flag of the United States.svg Crystal HoyUD8May 17, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
24Draw17–2–5 Flag of Colombia.svg Luna del Mar TorrobaTD3 (8), 0:30Feb 9, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson City, Nevada, U.S.Fight stopped after Knight cut from accidental clash of heads
23Win17–2–4 Flag of Mexico.svg Mayela PerezUD6Dec 7, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
22Win16–2–4 Flag of Mexico.svg Nancy FrancoUD6Sept 22, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
21Win15–2–4 Flag of the United States.svg Leesa DanielsUD6Jul 21, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Won ABF-USA female bantamweight title
20Win14–2–4 Flag of Mexico.svg Judith RodriguezUD8Apr 23, 2016 Flag of Mexico.svg Centro de Usos Multiples, Los Mochis, Mexico
19Draw13–2–4 Flag of Mexico.svg Jasseth NoriegaSD6Feb 20, 2016 Flag of Mexico.svg Lobo Dome, Mazatlán, Mexico
18Win13-2-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Guadalupe Martínez Guzmán UD10Nov 13, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S.Won WBC International female flyweight title
17Loss12-2-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Ibeth Zamora Silva UD10Oct 26, 2013 Flag of Mexico.svg Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, MexicoFor WBC female light flyweight title
16Win12-1-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Linda SotoUD10May 11, 2013 Flag of Mexico.svg Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, MexicoRetained WBC Silver female flyweight title
15Win11-1-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Susana VazquezUD10Jan 26, 2013 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, Chihuahua City, MexicoWon WBC Silver female flyweight title
14Win10-1-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Mariana Juárez UD10Oct 13, 2012 Flag of Mexico.svg Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
13Win9-1-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Susana VazquezUD10Jun 30, 2012 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Centenario, Torreón, MexicoRetained IBF female flyweight title
12Win8-1-3 Flag of Thailand.svg Vacharaporn PrachumchaiTKO10 (10), 1:00Mar 31, 2012 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Auditorio, Los Cabos, MexicoRetained IBF female flyweight title
11Win7-1-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Arely MucinoKO2 (10), 0:45Oct 29, 2011 Flag of Mexico.svg Palenque de la Feria, Colima City, MexicoWon IBF female flyweight title
10Draw6-1-3 Flag of the United States.svg Kaliesha West SD10Jun 18, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S.For WBO female bantamweight title
9Win6-1-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Gloria SalasKO1 (6), 1:55Jan 14, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio. California, U.S.
8Loss5-1-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Ana Maria TorresUD10Aug 29, 2009 Flag of Mexico.svg Ciudad Deportiva, Mexicali, MexicoFor WBC female super flyweight title
7Win5-0-2 Flag of the United States.svg Kaliesha West UD8Nov 18, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Table Mountain Casino, Friant, California, U.S.Won IFBA North American bantamweight title
6Win4-0-2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Noriko Kariya KO5 (6), 0:20Jul 31, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
5Draw3-0-2 Flag of the United States.svg Elena Reid PTS6Jun 12, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
4Win3-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Sharon GainesUD6Feb 9, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Aquarius Hotel, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
3Draw2-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jodie Esquibel MD4Jan 11, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
2Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Katarina De la CruzKO1 (4), 1:19Sep 20, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Sagebrush Cantina, Calabasas, California, U.S.
1Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Leonie HallUD4Aug 20, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Colusa Casino Resort, Colusa, California, U.S.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches1 win1 loss
By knockout10
By submission01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1Emilee KingSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 238 January 25, 202012:18 Inglewood, California, United States
Win1–0Shannon GougharyTKO (punch to the body) Bellator 228 September 28, 201931:46 Inglewood, California, United States

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