Vaia Zaganas

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Vaia Zaganas
Born
Vaia Anne Zaganas

(1975-05-22) May 22, 1975 (age 50)
Other namesVicious
Statistics
Weight(s) Mini flyweight
Height5 ft 0+12 in (154 cm)
Reach61 in (155 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins16
Wins by KO6
Losses3

Vaia Anne Zaganas (born May 22, 1975) is a former Canadian and American female boxer from Burnaby, British Columbia.

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Career

After discovering the sport at an early age, Zaganas went on to win the Canadian National Championships title in 1998. As part of Canada's National team, she compiled an impressive record of 36–4, winning fights in Canada, the United States and Europe. Other highlights of her amateur career include winning a second national title, twice winning gold at the U.S.A. vs Canada dual meet, twice winning gold at the U.S. national Blue and Gold event and being named "Most Outstanding Boxer" of the tournament. In 2000, she won Canada's "Rookie of The Year" award for best performance in international competition, male or female.

Before turning professional, Zaganas was ranked number one in the world by AIBA in her weight division. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada later that year to pursue a professional boxing career. Her success in the ring continued, as she won the IFBA Straw-weight title. In 2003 she lost to Elena Luz Rodriguez in a rematch. [1] She rebounded a year when she made history by becoming the first ever female world champion crowned by the World Boxing Association. [2]

Later career

After her boxing career, Zaganas became a stunt performer and actress.

Professional boxing record

19 fights16 wins3 losses
By knockout60
By decision103
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
19Win16–3Stephanie DobbsUD10Apr 8, 2004Wyndham Inner Harbor Hotel, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.Won inaugural WBA mini-flyweight title
18Win15–3Yumi TakanoMD6 Mar 13, 2004 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17Loss14–3Gracie RocaMD4Dec 11, 2003Fantasia Club, Woodside, New York, U.S.
16Win14–2Sarah GoodsonUD6Nov 22, 2003 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
15Win13–2Deidre Yumi HamaguchiUD6Nov 4, 2003Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
14Win12–2Nikki VerbeckTKO2 (?)Oct 25, 2003 Sam's Town Casino, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
13Win11–2Tracey StevensTKO2 (8)Aug 22, 2003Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
12Win10–2Sarah GoodsonUD6Jul 25, 2003Creek Nation Gaming Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
11Loss9–2Elena Luz RodriguezUD6May 24, 2003 Hilton Hotel, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
10Win9–1 Hollie Dunaway TKO2 (4)Apr 26, 2003 The Strat, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9Win8–1Nina AhlinUD6Apr 18, 2003 Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
8Win7–1 Terri Moss UD6Mar 27, 2003 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
7Win6–1Stephanie DobbsUD6Feb 15, 2003 Flamingo Hilton, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win5–1Sarah GoodsonTKO8 (12)Jun 15, 2002Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Won vacant IFBA mini-flyweight title
5Win4–1Deidre Yumi HamaguchiUD6May 15, 2002Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
4Win3–1Deidre Yumi HamaguchiUD4Feb 16, 2002 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
3Win2–1Janet WilliamsTKO1 (4)Oct 26, 2001Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2Win1–1Crystal ParkerTKO1 (4)Oct 12, 2001 Pala Casino Spa Resort, Pala, California, U.S.
1Loss0–1Elena Luz RodriguezSD4Jul 8, 2001 Stateline Casino, West Wendover, Nevada, U.S.

See also

References

  1. "Levin wins in Reno". Record-Courier. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  2. "WBA Crowns it's First Ever Female World Champion". Womens Boxing News. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Inaugural champion IFBA mini-flyweight champion
June 15, 2002 – 2003
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Wendy Rodriguez
Major world boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBA mini-flyweight champion
April 8, 2004 – 2005
Retired
Succeeded by
Cho Rong Son