Olivia Gerula

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Olivia Gerula
Born
Olivia Alyssis Pereira Gerula

(1979-05-01) May 1, 1979 (age 45)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other namesThe Predator
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins19
Wins by KO3
Losses21
Draws3

Olivia Alyssis Pereira Gerula (born May 1, 1979) is a Canadian professional boxer.

Contents

Professional career

Gerula turned professional in 1997 and compiled a record of 10–10–2 before beating Jelena Mrdjenovich to win the WBC super-featherweight title. She would defend the title twice before losing it to rising Swedish contender Frida Wallberg. [1] After losing a rematch with Frida, Gerula would rematch Jelena Mrdjenovich for the lesser known WIBA title, she would lose via ninth-round knockout. [2]

Professional boxing record

43 fights19 wins21 losses
By knockout33
By decision1618
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Loss19–21–3Mary CasamassaUD10 (10)2024-03-30Steamfitters 449 Union Hall, Harmony, Pennsylvania, U.S.For vacant WIBA super-middleweight title
42Loss19–20–3Olivia CurryUD8 (8)2023-04-08 Donald Stephens Center, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
41Win19–19–3Logan HollerUD4 (4)2022-09-17 Chase Fieldhouse, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
40Draw18–19–3 Jaime Clampitt UD6 (6)2021-06-19 Cranston Stadium, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.
39Loss18–19–2 Melissa St. Vil UD8 (8)2021-05-14Embassy Suites Nashville SE, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
38Loss18–18–2Elena GradinarUD10 (10)2018-03-24 Narva Ice Hall, Narva, EstoniaFor vacant IBF Inter-Continental featherweight title
37Loss18–17–2 Jennifer Han UD10 (10)2017-02-17 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.For IBF featherweight title
36Win18–16–2Nydia FelicianoSD8 (8)2016-10-20 Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
35Loss17–16–2 Amanda Serrano TKO1 (10)2016-02-17BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBO featherweight title
34Win17–15–2Lucia LarcineseUD6 (6)2016-01-21 Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
33Loss16–15–2Carla TorresUD10 (10)2015-10-22Club Regent Casino, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
32Win16–14–2Simone Aparecida da SilvaMD10 (10)2015-04-30 Club Regent Casino, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
31Win15–14–2 Kaliesha West UD8 (8)2014-08-15Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
30Win14–14–2Jaime WardUD6 (6)2013-10-12Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
29Loss13–14–2 Ronica Jeffrey UD10 (10)2013-05-24 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.For vacant IWBF super-featherweight title
28Loss13–13–2 Jelena Mrdjenovich KO9 (10)2011-12-09Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor vacant WIBA featherweight title
27Loss13–12–2 Frida Wallberg UD10 (10)2011-09-03Karlstad CCC, Karlstad, SwedenFor WBC super-featherweight title
26Loss13–11–2 Frida Wallberg UD8 (8)2010-11-27 Johanneshov, Stockholm, SwedenLost WBC super-featherweight title
25Win13–10–2Brooke DierdorffUD10 (10)2010-07-08Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaRetained WBC super-featherweight title
24Win12–10–2Myriam ChomazMD10 (10)2009-12-17 Halle Georges Carpentier, Paris, FranceRetained WBC super-featherweight title
23Win11–10–2 Jelena Mrdjenovich UD10 (10)2009-04-09 Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon WBC super-featherweight title
22Win10–10–2 Emiko Raika SD8 (8)2009-03-03 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
21Win9–10–2Monique DuvalTKO4 (6)2008-10-24Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
20Loss8–10–2Sandy TsagourisMD8 (8)2007-10-13 Powerade Centre, Brampton, Ontario, CanadaFor vacant Canadian super-featherweight title
19Win8–9–2Sosadea RazoUD4 (4)2007-08-24 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18Loss7–9–2 Maureen Shea UD6 (6)2007-07-06 Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
17Win7–8–2Olga HeronUD6 (6)2007-01-26Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
16Win6–8–2Amanda CarriereTKO3 (4)2006-09-23Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
15Loss5–8–2 Jelena Mrdjenovich KO4 (6)2004-09-24 Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
14Loss5–7–2 Jessica Rakoczy UD8 (8)2004-07-01 Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
13Win5–6–2Elizabeth AndersonUD6 (6)2004-03-26Fort Cheyenne Casino, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12Draw4–6–2 Mia St. John MD6 (6)2003-09-194 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, U.S.
11Win4–6–1Laramie HinostrozaKO1 (4)2002-08-10Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
10Loss3–6–1Dakota StoneUD4 (4)2001-04-07 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
9Loss3–5–1 Melissa Del Valle UD8 (8)1999-06-12 Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
8Loss3–4–1Kathy CollinsUD8 (8)1999-04-17Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Loss3–3–1 Fredia Gibbs UD6 (6)1998-09-17 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
6Loss3–2–1Kathy CollinsUD10 (10)1998-07-31 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win3–1–1Cathy BoyesSD5 (5)1998-05-08Capri Centre, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
4Draw2–1–1 Diana Dutra PTS4 (4)1998-03-27 Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
3Win2–1Ragan PudwillUD4 (4)1998-01-24Hotel Bismarck, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
2Loss1–1Sarah SchmedlingUD4 (4)1997-10-14 Bank of America Center, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
1Win1–0Christina BerryPTS4 (4)1997-10-04Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.

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References

  1. "Gerula feels fix was in title loss". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  2. "Jelena Mrdjenovich knocks out Olivia Gerula to claim vacant featherweight title". Global News. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC super-featherweight champion
April 9, 2009 – November 27, 2010
Succeeded by