As of January 2022, she is ranked as the ninth best pound for pound female kickboxer in the world by Combat Press.[2]
Background
Todd was born in Hermosa Beach, California. Although born in the United States, her first spoken language was Japanese, taught by her mother. She is a hapa with a Japanese mother and White American father. In her youth, Todd trained and competed in gymnastics, but later gave up the pursuit due to wanting a balance with her personal life.[3]
After beginning kickboxing classes, Todd's then boyfriend, now husband, introduced her to a Muay Thai gym.[5]
Muay Thai career
Todd first competed as an amateur in 2009. She won the bout by TKO but did not return to competition until 2013.[citation needed]
In 2017, Todd captured the bronze medal at the IFMA World Championships and World Games, subsequently winning an IFMA Pan-American Championship. She later won gold at the 2017 IFMA Pan American Championships at 51kg.[citation needed]
Todd faced former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai title challenger Alma Juniku in a non-title Muay Thai match at ONE: Fists Of Fury 3 on March 19, 2021. She defeated Juniku by unanimous decision, scoring a knockdown in the second round.[12]
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