Melissa St. Vil

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Melissa St. Vil
Statistics
Nickname(s)Little Miss Tyson
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Born (1983-09-08) 8 September 1983 (age 39)
Haiti
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins15
Wins by KO1
Losses4
Draws4
No contests0

Melissa St. Vil (born September 8, 1983) is an American professional boxer. She has challenged twice for world titles; the WBC super featherweight title in 2018 and the WBC lightweight title in March 2019. [1]

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Professional career

On 31 July 2009, [2] she beat Jennifer Han [3] who was a former World Combat League fighter, IKF Amateur Tournament Champion, and a Four-Time National Boxing Champion (Golden Gloves and USA Boxing).

She later captured the vacant WBC Silver super featherweight title on 16 April 2016 by defeating Baby Nansen and has since defended it twice.

Personal life

Melissa was assaulted by Roger Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s trainer and uncle. She was rushed by ambulance to Mountain View Hospital and was treated for injuries consistent with strangulation and later released. Roger Mayweather was arrested and charged with 2 felonies. The first count for coercion force, the second count for battery with strangulation. [4]

Professional boxing record

23 fights15 wins4 losses
By knockout11
By decision143
Draws4
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Win15–4–4 Flag of Colombia.svg Calista SilgadoUD616 Sep 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Brooklyn Masonic Temple, New York City, New York, US
22Win14–4–4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olivia GerulaUD814 May 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, US
21Win13–4–4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jessica Camara UD1008 Feb 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Hammond Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, US
20Win12–4–4 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dahiana SantanaUD624 Oct 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Generoso Pope Athletic Complex, New York City, New York, US
19Loss11–4–4 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Delfine Persoon RTD7 (10)9 Mar 2019 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kortrijk, BelgiumFor WBC female lightweight title
18Win11–3–4 Flag of the United States.svg Mayra HernandezUD829 Sep 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Kings Theatre, New York, US
17Loss10–3–4 Flag of Finland.svg Eva Wahlström MD106 Apr 2018 Flag of Finland.svg Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, FinlandFor WBC female super featherweight title
16Win10–2–4 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Diana Garcia DominguezTKO5 (8)26 Oct 2017 Flag of Haiti.svg Karibe Convention Center, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
15Draw9–2–4 Flag of Mexico.svg Jessica GonzalezTD1031 Mar 2017 Flag of Haiti.svg Karibe Convention Center, Port-au-Prince, HaitiRetained WBC Silver female super featherweight title
14Win9–2–3 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Diana Garcia DominguezUD616 Nov 2016 Flag of Haiti.svg Karibe Convention Center, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
13Win8–2–3 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Katy Wilson CastilloUD109 Jul 2016 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, ChinaRetained WBC Silver super featherweight title;
Won vacant IBU super featherweight title
12Win7–2–3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Baby NansenUD1016 Apr 2016 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant WBC Silver female super featherweight title
11Loss6–2–3 Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Jennifer SalinasUD1012 Nov 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, Maryland, USFor UBF female super featherweight title
10Draw6–1–3 Flag of the United States.svg Ashleigh CurrySD66 Nov 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, Maryland, US
9Win6–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Dominga OlivoUD610 May 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Whitehall Armory, Whitehall, New York, US
8Win5–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Sarah KuhnUD103 Aug 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Whitehall Athletic Club, Whitehall, New York, USWon vacant IWBF welterweight title
7Win4–1–2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Natasha SpenceMD88 Feb 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Chase Center, Wilmington, Delaware, US
6Win3–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Lucretia MeachamUD413 Oct 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US
5Win2–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Evette CollazoUD818 Jun 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana, US
4Draw1–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Althea SaundersMD44 Mar 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
3Win1–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Han MD431 Jul 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, US
2Loss0–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Emily KlinefelterSD54 Apr 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Epic Night Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
1Draw0–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Olivia FonsecaPTS430 Mar 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Phoenixville High School, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, US

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References

  1. "BoxRec: Melissa St Vil". boxrec.com. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  2. BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (2009-07-31). Retrieved on 2011-06-20.
  3. Judge says trainer Roger Mayweather should stand trial on three felony charges – ESPN. Sports.espn.go.com (2010-01-15). Retrieved on 2011-06-20.
  4. Breaking video: Mayweather Arrested! Melissa St.Vil interview Archived 2009-08-07 at the Wayback Machine . 8countnews.com (2009-08-03). Retrieved on 2011-06-20.