Layla McCarter

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Layla McCarter
BornLayla Eveleen McCarter
(1979-04-19) April 19, 1979 (age 45)
Alameda, California, U.S.
Other namesAmazing
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division
Reach65+12 in (166 cm)
Style Boxing
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Professional boxing record
Total62
Wins44
By knockout11
Losses13
Draws5
Kickboxing record
Total1
Losses1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

Layla Eveleen McCarter (born April 19, 1979) is an American professional boxer. She has held multiple world titles across five weight divisions, having held the WIBF welterweight title since 2018 and previously the IFBA featherweight title in 2000; the WIBF super lightweight title in 2003; the WBA female lightweight title twice between 2007 and 2009; and the WBA female super welterweight title in 2012.

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In 2016 January Ring magazine considered Layla McCarter the 10th best female boxer of all time. [1] She was also awarded by the Nevada and California Boxing Hall of Fame, and recently in February 2017 she was signed by Mayweather Promotions, as its second female boxer. [2] ring TV

Public challenge to Ronda Rousey

On July 31, 2015, Ronda Rousey's trainer, Edmond Tarverdyan, expressed the belief that his fighter "can win the boxing world title" while discussing a potential fight with Cris Cyborg. [3] After noting that "Ronda spars with boxing world champions that punch way harder than Cyborg", Tarverdyan claimed that she "has never lost a round in the gym. A round. With boxing world champions". [3]

Layla McCarter is the current Big Knockout Boxing female champion and immediately challenged Ronda Rousey to boxing match. [4] [5]

Alongside Amanda Serrano went on to criticize Rousey's stand-up fighting technique stating in the Guardian “She’s very good at what she does, but she needs to stay in her lane because boxing takes a lot of experience to reach the top level.

“She better just stay in her lane because she’s going to get hurt.”. [6] [7]

Professional boxing record

62 fights44 wins13 losses
By knockout110
By decision3313
Draws5
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
62Win44–13–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Beatriz Adriana Aguilar JimenezUD8Nov 7, 2020 Flag of Mexico.svg Deportivo Cri-Cri, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
61Win43–13–5 Flag of Argentina.svg Yamila Esther ReynosoUD10Jan 17, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
60Win42–13–5 Flag of Hungary.svg Eva BajicUD10June 16, 2018 Flag of Germany.svg Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe, GermanyRetained WIBF, and GBU female welterweight titles
59Win41–13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Victoria Cisneros TKO8 (10)Mar 3, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, California, U.S.Won vacant WIBF, and GBU female welterweight titles
58Win40–13–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Erika Jeanette HernandezUD8Dec 22, 2017 Flag of Mexico.svg Deportivo Lázaro Cardenas, Mexico City, Mexico
57Win39–13–5 Flag of Hungary.svg Szilvia SzabadosTKO7 (8)Apr 29, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
56Win38–13–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Hernandez UD8Jul 16, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
55Win37–13–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Yolanda SeguraTKO1 (10)Apr 16, 2016 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Neza, Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
54Win36–13–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Hernandez UD8Nov 21, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
53Win35–13–5 Flag of South Africa.svg Noni TengeTKO8 (10)Sep 13, 2012 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant WBA female super welterweight title
52Win34–13–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Belinda Laracuente UD8Aug 13, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
51Win33–13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Cimberly HarrisUD6Feb 12, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
50Win32–13–5 Flag of Japan.svg Emiko Raika UD10Jul 3, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg South Point Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA female, and GBU female lightweight titles
49Win31–13–5 Flag of Morocco.svg Houssam HadhadiUD10Mar 17, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained GBU female lightweight title
48Win30–13–5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jelena Mrdjenovich SD10Mar 28, 2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, CanadaWon WBA female lightweight title
47Win29–13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Dominga OlivoRTD3 (8), 3:00Mar 7, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won GBU female lightweight title
46Win28–13–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Cindy Serrano UD6Jan 11, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
45Win27–13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Tammy FranksTKO3 (6)Nov 11, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
44Win26–13–5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Daniella Smith UD6Nov 2, 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
43Win25–13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Dominga OlivoMD8Jun 9, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
42Win24–13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Angelica MartinezUD6May 25, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
41Loss23–13–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Hernandez UD8Apr 27, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost GBU female lightweight title
40Win23–12–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Hernandez RTD8 (12), 3:00Feb 14, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained GBU female lightweight title
39Win22–12–5 Flag of the United States.svg Donna BiggersTKO2 (12)Jan 5, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained GBU female lightweight title;
Won vacant WBA female lightweight title
38Win21–12–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Belinda Laracuente UD10Jan 5, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant GBU female lightweight title
37Draw20–12–5 Flag of the United States.svg Dakota StoneMD8Oct 7, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, U.S.
36Win20–12–4 Flag of the United States.svg Shadina PennybakerRTD5 (6), 3:00Jun 24, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
35Win19–12–4 Flag of the United States.svg Victoria Cisneros UD6Apr 1, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
34Loss18–12–4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jelena Mrdjenovich UD8Jun 18, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Canada
33Win18–11–4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jelena Mrdjenovich UD6Feb 12, 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ramada Kingsway Inn, Edmonton, Canada
32Loss17–11–4 Flag of the United States.svg Chevelle Hallback UD10Jul 2, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Pala Casino, Pala, U.S.For WIBA super featherweight title
31Loss17–10–4 Flag of the United States.svg Mary Jo Sanders UD6Apr 16, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
30Win17–9–4 Flag of the United States.svg Lisa HolewyneUD10Oct 4, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Swinomish Northern Lights Casino, Anacortes, Washington, U.S.Won WIBF, and GBU female super lightweight titles
29Win16–9–4 Flag of the United States.svg Claudia ValencianaUD6Jun 14, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
28Win15–9–4 Flag of the United States.svg Lisa LewisUD6Apr 18, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
27Win14–9–4 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Byrd SD6Mar 7, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
26Win13–9–4 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Byrd MD6Feb 7, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
25Loss12–9–4 Flag of the United States.svg Chevelle Hallback UD10Dec 28, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
24Win12–8–4 Flag of the United States.svg Blanca LunaMD4Dec 6, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Edgewater Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
23Loss11–8–4 Flag of the United States.svg Kelsey Jeffries UD10Nov 7, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.Lost IFBA featherweight title
22Draw11–7–4 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Ada Velez MD6Jul 18, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
21Win11–7–3 Flag of Japan.svg Miki Kikukawa UD4Jul 13, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
20Win10–7–3 Flag of Japan.svg Emiko Raika MD8Apr 29, 2002 Flag of Japan.svg Shimokita Town Hall, Tokyo, Japan
19Loss9–7–3 Flag of the United States.svg Sandra YardUD10Apr 13, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.For IFBA super featherweight title
18Loss9–6–3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jessica Rakoczy UD6Feb 17, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Stardust Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17Draw9–5–3 Flag of Jamaica.svg Alicia Ashley PTS6Jan 13, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Venetian Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16Win9–5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Byrd UD10Jul 7, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Retained IFBA featherweight title
15Draw8–5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jo WymanPTS10May 19, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Retained IFBA featherweight title
14Win8–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marilyn SalcidoUD4Mar 9, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
13Loss7–5–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melissa Del Valle UD6Jan 17, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
12Win7–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Sandra YardUD10Oct 7, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Won IFBA featherweight title
11Win6–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jamie DayTKO1 (4)Aug 24, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
10Win5–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Linda TenbergUD6Aug 8, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Austin, Texas, U.S.
9Win4–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jessica TreatUD4July 22, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
8Win3–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Elena Reid UD4July 16, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7Win2–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Shelley LayTKO3 (4)Apr 29, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
6Loss1–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Laura Serrano SD4Jul 26, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
5Draw1–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tamara HudginsPTS4Jun 17, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
4Loss1–3 Flag of the United States.svg Margaret MacGregorUD4Apr 24, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Arts Museum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
3Loss1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Margaret MacGregorSD4Apr 3, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Arts Museum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
2Loss1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Sandra YardUD4Feb 4, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Deshawn MohammedUD4Sep 23, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S

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