Maricela Cornejo

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Maricela Cornejo
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Maricela Cornejo (July 2018)
BornMarcela Cornejo
(1987-04-16) April 16, 1987 (age 37)
Prosser, Washington, United States
Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight166.5 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb)
Division Super Middleweight
StyleBoxing
Stance Orthodox
Years active2012–2013, 2015–present
Professional boxing record
Total26
Wins19
By knockout7
Losses7
By knockout0
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 30 December 2024

Maricela Cornejo (born 16 April 1987) is an American professional boxer.

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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.

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

24 fights17 wins7 losses
By knockout70
By decision107
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss19–7 Flag of Norway.svg Cecilia Braekhus UD1010 Aug 24Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.For WBC interim female super-welterweight title
25Win18–6

Flag of Guatemala.svg Sara Anti Gabriel

UD820 Jul 2024

Flag of the United States.svg Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, San Juan de Tibas, Puerto Rico

24Win18–6

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kandi Wyatt

UD82 Feb 2024

Flag of the United States.svg Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, U.S.

23Win17–6

Flag of Mexico.svg Cynthia Lozano

KO1 (8)4 Nov 2023

Flag of the United States.svg Polideportivo de Cartago, Cartago, Puerto Rico

22Loss17–5 Flag of the United States.svg Claressa Shields UD10Jun 3, 2023 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.For WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, WBF, and The Ring female middleweight titles
21Win16–5

Flag of Brazil.svg Sheila Cunha

TKO1 (8)25 Mar 2023

Flag of the United States.svg Club y Hotel Condovac La Costa, Guanacaste, Puerto Rico

20Win15–5

Flag of Brazil.svg Simone Aparecida da Silva

UD825 Mar 2022

Flag of the United States.svg Camara Ganadera de San Carlos, Alajuela, Puerto Rico

19Win14–5

Flag of the United States.svg Miranda Barber

UD625 Sep 2021

Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S.

18Loss13–5

Flag of Mexico.svg Alma Ibarra

UD818 Mar 2021

Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Albergue Olimpico, Salinas, Puerto Rico

17Loss13–4 Flag of the United States.svg Franchón Crews-Dezurn UD1014 Sep 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USAFor WBC female super middleweight title and vacant WBO female super middleweight title
16Win13–3 Flag of the United States.svg Erin Toughill UD827 Jan 2019 Flag of the United States.svg The Avalon, Hollywood
15Loss12–3 Flag of the United States.svg Franchón Crews-Dezurn MD1013 Sep 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las VegasFor vacant WBC female super middleweight title
14Win12–2 Flag of the United States.svg Samantha PillKO3 (6) 0:4113 Jul 2018 Flag of the United States.svg The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles
13Win11–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Claudia RamirezTKO3 (6) 0:4519 May 2018 Flag of Mexico.svg Poliforum, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
12Win10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Noel GarlandTKO4 (6) 1:099 Mar 2018 Flag of the United States.svg The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, USA
11Win9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Irais HernandezSD616 Nov 2017 Flag of Mexico.svg Poliforum Benito Juarez, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
10Win8–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Vanessa RodriquezUD612 Aug 2017 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Oasis, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
9Win7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Sydney LeBlancUD69 Apr 2017 Flag of the United States.svg The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, USA
8Win6–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Martha Patricia LaraUD617 Dec 2016 Flag of Mexico.svg Gran Oasis Arena, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
7Win5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Eliza OlsonUD67 Oct 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA
6Lose4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Kali Reis SD1016 Apr 2016 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand For vacant WBC World female middleweight title
5Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Latashia BurtonUD1015 Aug 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Mana Studios, Miami, Florida, USAWon vacant WBC International female super middleweight title
4Win3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Conswella LucasTKO1 (4) 1:0425 Jul 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Holiday Inn, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
3Lose2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tiffany WardUD420 Sep 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Reef Casino, Ferndale, Washington, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Terri LoweTKO3 (4)17 Nov 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Four Points by Sheraton, Sacramento, California, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mia HendersonMD44 Aug 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USAProfessional debut

References

  1. "Maricela Cornejo captures WBC International title; could she be the next face of women's boxing?". Pro Boxing Insider. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  2. "Blood, sweat and... empowerment? In the ring with women's boxing". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 25 November 2016.