Jelena Mrdjenovich

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Jelena Mrdjenovich
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
NationalityCanadian
Born (1982-06-24) 24 June 1982 (age 38)
Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins41
Wins by KO19
Losses11
Draws2

Jelena Mrdjenovich (born 24 June 1982) is a Canadian professional boxer. She has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the WBC female super featherweight title from 2005 to 2009; the WIBF lightweight title from 2006 to 2008; the WIBA featherweight title from 2011 to 2012; the WBC female featherweight title three times between 2012 and February 2021; and the WBA female featherweight title from 2016 to April 2021; As of September 2020, she is ranked as the world's second best active female by The Ring [2] and fourth by BoxRec. [3]

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In March 2017, a documentary was released about her career. [4] [5]

In February 2021 WBC announced that it had awarded Mrdjenovich the title of featherweight Emeritus Champion. [6]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
54 fights41 wins11 losses
By knockout190
By decision2211
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
54Loss41–11–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Erika Cruz TD7 (10), 1:35Apr 22, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, U.S.Lost WBA female featherweight title;
Unanimous TD: Mrdjenovich unable to continue after an accidental head clash
53Win41–10–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Iranda Paola TorresUD10Dec 17, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Wild Card Boxing, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained WBA female featherweight title
52Win40–10–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Marisol CoronaMD8Sep 13, 2019 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
51Win39–10–2 Flag of Italy.svg Vissia TrovatoUD10Jun 22, 2019 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBA and WBC female featherweight titles
50Win38–10–2 Flag of France.svg Stephanie DucastelUD10Apr 28, 2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBA and WBC female featherweight titles
49Draw37–10–2 Flag of France.svg Stephanie DucastelSD10Jul 1, 2017 Flag of France.svg Gymnase des Malteries, Schiltigheim, FranceRetained WBA and WBC female featherweight titles
48Win37–10–1 Flag of France.svg Gaelle AmandUD10Oct 8, 2016 Flag of France.svg Gymnase des Maradas, Cergy-Pontoise, FranceRetained WBA and WBC female featherweight titles
47Win36–10–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Edith Soledad Matthysse UD10Mar 11, 2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon WBA and WBC female featherweight titles
46Loss35–10–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Edith Soledad Matthysse UD10Aug 1, 2015 Flag of Argentina.svg Ce.De.M. N° 2, Caseros, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLost WBC female featherweight title;
For WBA female featherweight title
45Win35–9–1 Flag of Panama.svg Francia Elena BravoTKO9 (10), 0:40Mar 27, 2015 Flag of Panama.svg Hotel Sortis, Panama City, PanamaRetained WBC female featherweight title
44Win34–9–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pasa MalagicTKO3 (8), 1:19Dec 5, 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
43Win33–9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marilyn HernandezRTD6 (10), 2:00Sep 12, 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBC female featherweight title
42Win32–9–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Fatuma Zarika UD10Mar 1, 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
41Win31–9–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Wanda Pena OzunaKO1 (8), 0:38Dec 6, 2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
40Win30–9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Karen DulinTKO2 (8), 1:58Sep 13, 2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
39Win29–9–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Hernandez TD6 (10), 2:00May 31, 2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon WBC female featherweight title
38Loss28–9–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Hernandez UD10Sep 14, 2012 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaLost WBC female featherweight title
37Win28–8–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Belinda Laracuente UD8Jun 22, 2012 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
36Win27–8–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lindsay Garbatt TKO1 (10), 1:45Mar 23, 2012 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WIBA featherweight title;
Won vacant WBC female featherweight title
35Win26–8–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olivia GerulaKO9 (10), 0:23Dec 9, 2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon WIBA featherweight title
34Win25–8–1 Flag of Japan.svg Emiko Raika UD10Sep 22, 2011 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
33Loss24–8–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Hernandez SD8Jun 24, 2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
32Loss24–7–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lindsay Garbatt MD10Feb 4, 2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Molson Centre, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
31Loss24–6–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lindsay Garbatt SD10Nov 29, 2010 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor vacant WIBA super featherweight title
30Win24–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dominga OlivoTKO1 (6), 1:28May 7, 2010 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
29Loss23–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ann SaccuratoUD10Nov 13, 2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor WBC female lightweight title
28Loss23–4–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olivia GerulaUD10Apr 9, 2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaLost WBC female super featherweight title
27Win23–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Lyndsey ScraggUD10Nov 7, 2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBC female super featherweight title
26Win22–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Lakeysha WilliamsUD8Sep 12, 2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
25Loss21–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Layla McCarter SD10Mar 28, 2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor WBA female lightweight title
24Draw21–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dominga OlivoPTS10Dec 7, 2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBC female super featherweight title
23Win21–2 Flag of the United States.svg Kelli CoferUD10Sep 28, 2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WIBF lightweight title
22Win20–2 Flag of Japan.svg Emiko Raika UD10Apr 17, 2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBC female super featherweight title
21Win19–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Belinda Laracuente UD8Feb 10, 2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Delta South Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
20Loss18–2 Flag of the United States.svg Ann SaccuratoSD10Nov 4, 2006 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor vacant WBC female lightweight title
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Olga HeronUD6Sep 1, 2006 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
18Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mia St. John UD10Jun 23, 2006 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon vacant WIBF lightweight title
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Franchesca AlcanterKO5 (19), 1:32May 20, 2006 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CanadaRetained WBC female super featherweight title
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Donna BiggersRTD2 (10), 2:00Mar 24, 2006 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBC female super featherweight title
15Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Franchesca AlcanterTKO6 (10), 0:24Nov 18, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon inaugural WBC female and IWBF super featherweight titles
14Win13–1 Flag of the United States.svg LeAnne VillarealTKO4 (6)Aug 25, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chestermere Lake, Alberta, Canada
13Win12–1 Flag of the United States.svg Layla McCarter UD8Jun 18, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
12Win11–1 Flag of the United States.svg Carla WitherspoonTKO1 (6), 1:50Apr 23, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
11Win10–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy CarltonTKO2 (6), 1:14Mar 16, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ranchmans Bar, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
10Loss9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Layla McCarter UD6Feb 12, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ramada Kingsway Inn, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lisa LewisUD6Nov 12, 2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy CarltonUD6Oct 15, 2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Radisson Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
7Win7–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olivia GerulaKO4 (6), 1:13Sep 24, 2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
6Win6–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olga HeronUD6Jun 25, 2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ragan PudwillTKO1 (4), 1:50May 14, 2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chateau Lacombe Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
4Win4–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shannon GunvilleRTD2 (4), 2:00Jan 16, 2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Fort Garry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
3Win3–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olga HeronMD4Dec 5, 2003 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2Win2–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Robin BeaulieuTKO1 (4)Sep 12, 2003 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chateau Lacombe Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1Win1–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cathy BoyesTKO2 (4)Jan 25, 2003 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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