Hanna Gabriels

Hanna Gabriels
Hanna Gabriels
	Gabriel in 2010
Statistics
Real name	Hanna Gabriels Valle
Nickname(s)	La Amazona / Black
Weight class	Welterweight ; Light middleweight ; Middleweight ; Light heavyweight ; Heavyweight ;
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach	68 in (173 cm)
Nationality	Costa Rican
Born	14 January 1983 (age 40); Alajuela, Costa Rica
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	24
Wins	21
Wins by KO	12
Losses	2
Draws	1

Last updated September 28, 2023

Hanna Gabriels Valle (born 14 January 1983) is a Costa Rican professional boxer. She has held world championships in four weight classes, having held the WBA female light middleweight title since 2016; the WBA female light heavyweight and WBC female heavyweight titles since April 2021;^{[nb 1]} the WBO welterweight title in 2009; and the WBO light middleweight title twice between 2010 and 2018. As of September 2020, she is ranked as the world's third best active light middleweight by The Ring ^[1] and BoxRec.^[2]

Professional career

Gabriels made her professional debut on 17 November 2007, against Nicaraguan Aoska Xochilet Herrera at the Gimnasio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica, winning by third-round technical knockout (TKO).^[4]

On 19 December 2009, Gabriels fought for the vacant WBO welterweight title against Argentine Gabriela Zapata at the Dennis Martínez National Stadium, Managua, Nicaragua, winning by TKO in the fourth round. The event and was part of an evening of posthumous tribute to three-weight Nicaraguan world champion Alexis Arguello, El Flaco Explosivo, considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.^[5]

On 14 January 2010, just over a month after capturing the WBO welterweight title, Gabriels relinquished the belt after suffering several blackouts - said to be caused by having to cut-weight in order to make the welterweight limit.^[6]

On 29 May 2010, Gabriels moved up in weight to face Dominican Gardy Álvarez for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title at the Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, winning by first-round TKO in a fight that lasted only 11 seconds.^[7]

On 11 January 2011, Gabriels successfully defended her title against American Melisenda Pérez, winning by TKO in the tenth-round. Her cousin Andrés Calderón was present for the fight and was noted as part of her motivation to win in a following interview.^[8]

On 31 March 2011, Gabriels once again fought Melisenda Pérez, this time winning with a seventh-round TKO. With 14,000 in attendance, the event was part of the inauguration acts of the National Stadium of Costa Rica.^[9]

On 28 February 2013, Gabriels suffered her first career loss via second-round TKO to Oxandia Castillo of the Dominican Republic, losing her unbeaten streak and WBO junior middleweight title.

On 20 December 2014, after nearly two years out of the ring, Gabriels once again fought for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title against Mexican Paty Ramirez, regaining her title with a second-round TKO.

On 18 June 2016, Gabriels fought Katia Alvariño of Uruguay, winning by TKO in the third round, capturing the vacant WBA super welterweight title and becoming a unified world champion.

Gabriels defended the unified light middleweight championship twice in 2017; On 27 May, she won a unanimous decision over Canadian Natasha Spence, and on 13 October, avenged her first career loss against Oxandia Castillo by unanimous decision.

On 22 June 2018, Gabriels moved up in weight for the third time to challenge two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields for the vacant WBA and inaugural IBF middleweight titles at the Masonic Temple, Detroit. After becoming the first fighter to knock Shields down, Gabriels lost a 10 round unanimous decision (91-98, 92-97, 92-97).^[10]

Gabriels was scheduled to fight against Claressa Shields in a rematch of their 2018 fight on 3 June, 2023 but the fight was cancelled after Gabriels tested positive for a banned substance.^[11] Gabriels promoter claimed it entered her system when she was medicating her dog.^[11]

Activism

In July 2019, Gabriels acknowledged in an interview that she suffered sexual abuse at age five as part of an effort to raise awareness about the issue. She is an activist for gender equity and against violence.^[12] That same year Gabriels was appointed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as a special collaborator to help campaigns for refugees and against xenophobia.^[13]

Professional boxing record

24 fights	21 wins	2 losses
By knockout	12	1
By decision	9	1
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
24	Win	21–2–1	Martha Gaytán	TKO	2 (10), 1:59	17 Apr 2021	Fiesta Casino, San José, Costa Rica	Won inaugural WBA female light heavyweight and vacant WBC female heavyweight titles
23	Win	20–2–1	Abril Vidal	UD	10	17 Jul 2019	Gimnasio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica	Retained WBA female light middleweight title
22	Win	19–2–1	Sarah Dwyer	UD	10	26 Jan 2019	Managua, Nicaragua	Retained WBA female light middleweight title
21	Lose	18–2–1	Claressa Shields	UD	10	22 Jun 2018	Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.	For vacant WBA and inaugural IBF female middleweight titles
20	Win	18–1–1	Oxandia Castillo	UD	10	13 Oct 2017	Gimnasio Nacional Eddy Cortés, San José, Costa Rica	Retained WBA and WBO female light middleweight titles
19	Win	17–1–1	Natasha Spence	UD	10	27 May 2017	BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica	Retained WBA and WBO female light middleweight titles
18	Win	16–1–1	Katia Alvariño	TKO	3 (10), 1:28	18 Jun 2016	Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, Venezuela	Retained WBO female light middleweight title; Won vacant WBA female light middleweight title
17	Win	15–1–1	Kali Reis	UD	10	17 Oct 2015	Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño, Liberia, Costa Rica	Retained WBO female light middleweight title
16	Win	14–1–1	Paty Ramirez	TKO	2 (10), 0:36	20 Dec 2014	El San Juan Resort and Casino, Carolina, Puerto Rico	Won vacant WBO female light middleweight title
15	Lose	13–1–1	Oxandia Castillo	TKO	2 (10), 2:45	28 Feb 2013	Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San Juan de Tibás, Costa Rica	Lost WBO female light middleweight title
14	Win	13–0–1	Dakota Stone	TKO	8 (10)	7 Jan 2012	Palacio de los Deportes, Heredia, Costa Rica	Retained WBO female light middleweight title
13	Win	12–0–1	Melisenda Pérez	TKO	7 (10), 1:18	31 Mar 2011	Estadio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica	Retained WBO female light middleweight title
12	Win	11–0–1	Melisenda Pérez	TKO	10 (10), 1:04	9 Jan 2011	Hotel & Casino Conrad, Punta del Este, Uruguay	Retained WBO female light middleweight title
11	Win	10–0–1	Gardy Pena Alvarez	TKO	1 (10), 0:40	29 May 2010	Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico	Won inaugural WBO female light middleweight title
10	Win	9–0–1	Gabriela Marcela Zapata	KO	4 (10), 1:01	19 Dec 2009	Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua	Won inaugural WBO female welterweight title
9	Win	8–0–1	Yvonne Reis	UD	6	26 Sep 2009	UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
8	Win	7–0–1	Nayeli Vazquez	UD	9	18 Apr 2009	Gimnasio Nº 1 de La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica
7	Win	6–0–1	Irasema Valerio	KO	1 (8), 0:46	12 Dec 2008	Gimnasio Nº 1 de La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica
6	Win	5–0–1	Nayeli Vazquez	UD	8	15 Nov 2008	Gimnasio Villa Olímpica, Desamparados, Costa Rica
5	Draw	4–0–1	Rachel Clark	MD	6	13 Sep 2008	Expo Pocosí, Limón, Costa Rica
4	Win	4–0	Wanda Pena Ozuna	KO	1 (4), 0:20	23 Aug 2008	Gimnasio Nº 1 de La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica
3	Win	3–0	Cristy Nickel	UD	4	5 Jul 2008	Gimnasio Nº 1 de La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica
2	Win	2–0	Evelina Diaz	KO	3 (10), 0:49	16 Feb 2008	Gimnasio Nacional Eddy Cortés, San José, Costa Rica
1	Win	1–0	Aoska Xochilet Herrera	TKO	3 (4), 0:10	17 Nov 2007	Gimnasio Nacional Eddy Cortés, San José, Costa Rica

Notes

↑ The WBC's highest weight limit is 168 lbs+ (heavyweight), the WBA's is 175 lbs (light heavyweight). Gabriels vs. Gaytán was fought at 175 lbs, making her eligible for both titles.

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References

↑ "The Ring Women's Ratings". The Ring. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
↑ "BoxRec: Female light middleweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
↑ Los Gabriels llevan el deporte en la sangre
↑ Hanna Gabriel, una mezcla de belleza y poder
↑ Hanna Gabriel se alzó con el título mundial
↑ Boxeadora Hanna Gabriel renuncia al título mundial para cuidar su salud
↑ "Hanna Gabriel se proclama campeona mundial super welter de la OMB". Archived from the original on 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
↑ "Costarricence mantiene el título OMB". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
↑ "Hanna Gabriel noqueó a Melisenda Pérez en siete asaltos - DEPORTES - La Nación". www.nacion.com. Archived from the original on 2011-04-04.
↑ "Claressa Shields knocked down, but fights back to beat Hanna Gabriels". eu.freep.com. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
1 2 "'Misunderstood Shields does not get enough credit'". BBC Sport. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
↑ Alfaro, Antonio (31 July 2019). "Hanna Gabriel: 'Fui abusada sexualmente cuando tenía cinco años'". La Nación. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
↑ Herrera, Walter (24 June 2019). "Hanna Gabriels designación ONU: "Finalmente puedo ayudar a la humanidad de manera masiva"". La República. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

External links

Boxing record for Hanna Gabriels from BoxRec (registration required)

Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Inaugural champion	WBO female welterweight champion 19 December 2009 – 2010 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Cecilia Brækhus
Inaugural champion	WBO female light-middleweight champion 29 May 2010 – 28 February 2013	Succeeded by Oxandia Castillo
Vacant Title last held by Oxandia Castillo	WBO female light-middleweight champion 20 December 2014 – June 2018 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Claressa Shields
Vacant Title last held by Layla McCarter	WBA female light-middleweight champion 18 June 2016 – present	Incumbent
Inaugural champion	WBA female light heavyweight champion 17 April 2021 – present
Vacant Title last held by Alejandra Jimenez	WBC female heavyweight champion 17 April 2021 – present

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[1] The WBC's highest weight limit is 168 lbs+ (heavyweight), the WBA's is 175 lbs (light heavyweight). Gabriels vs. Gaytán was fought at 175 lbs, making her eligible for both titles.

[2] "The Ring Women's Ratings". The Ring. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.

[3] "BoxRec: Female light middleweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 30 September 2020.

[4] Los Gabriels llevan el deporte en la sangre

[5] Hanna Gabriel, una mezcla de belleza y poder

[6] Hanna Gabriel se alzó con el título mundial

[7] Boxeadora Hanna Gabriel renuncia al título mundial para cuidar su salud

[8] "Hanna Gabriel se proclama campeona mundial super welter de la OMB". Archived from the original on 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2010-06-06.

[9] "Costarricence mantiene el título OMB". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-01-10.

[10] "Hanna Gabriel noqueó a Melisenda Pérez en siete asaltos - DEPORTES - La Nación". www.nacion.com. Archived from the original on 2011-04-04.

[11] "Claressa Shields knocked down, but fights back to beat Hanna Gabriels". eu.freep.com. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.

[Misunderstood-12] 1 2 "'Misunderstood Shields does not get enough credit'". BBC Sport. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.

[13] Alfaro, Antonio (31 July 2019). "Hanna Gabriel: 'Fui abusada sexualmente cuando tenía cinco años'". La Nación. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

[14] Herrera, Walter (24 June 2019). "Hanna Gabriels designación ONU: "Finalmente puedo ayudar a la humanidad de manera masiva"". La República. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

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