Cornejo is a former WBC international female super middleweight title, winning the title in 2015 against Latashia Burton at Mana Studios in Miami, Florida.[1] Eight months later, Cornejo fought for the vacant WBC World female Middleweight title against Kali Reis at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.[2] She lost the bout by a controversial split decision, however she did make history by being part of the first major world title fight that was held in New Zealand.
Won vacant WBC International female super middleweight title
4
Win
3–1
Conswella Lucas
TKO
1 (4) 1:04
25 Jul 2015
Holiday Inn, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
3
Lose
2–1
Tiffany Ward
UD
4
20 Sep 2013
Silver Reef Casino, Ferndale, Washington, USA
2
Win
2–0
Terri Lowe
TKO
3 (4)
17 Nov 2012
Four Points by Sheraton, Sacramento, California, USA
1
Win
1–0
Mia Henderson
MD
4
4 Aug 2012
Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Professional debut
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