Chei Aleta Kenneally (born 2 February 1995) is an Australian professional boxer. She has held the WBA female light heavyweight world title since July 2024.
Che Kenneally | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chei Aleta Kenneally 2 February 1995 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 5 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Wins by KO | 2 |
Professional career
editKenneally made her professional debut on 18 March 2023, where she defeated Rhianna Arnold in a four-round bout by technical knockout (TKO) at the Geelong Arena in Geelong, Victoria.[1]
Kenneally then faced Kate Langenhorst for the vacant ANBF Australasian Women's light heavyweight title on 24 June 2023. After six rounds, she won the bout by majority decision to win the title.[2]
Kenneally faced Sequita Hemingway for the vacant ANBF Australasian Women's heavyweight title on 14 October 2023. She won the bout by split decision to win the title. She also defended her title against Hemingway on 23 March 2024.[3][4]
In her fifth bout, Kenneally faced Angie Paola Rocha for the vacant WBA female light heavyweight title on 20 July 2024. She won the bout by TKO in the third round to win the vacant title.[5][6]
Professional boxing record
edit| 5 fights | 5 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Angie Paola Rocha | TKO | 3 (10), 2:00 | 20 July 2024 | Southport Sharks AFL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia | Won the vacant WBA female light heavyweight title. |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Sequita Hemingway | UD | 8 | 23 March 2024 | JBS Basketball Arena, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia | Defended ANBF Australasian Women's heavyweight title. |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Sequita Hemingway | SD | 6 | 14 Oct 2023 | Gold Coast Recreation Precinct, Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia | Won the vacant ANBF Australasian Women's heavyweight title. |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Kate Langenhorst | MD | 6 | 24 Jun 2023 | Mantra on View Hotel, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia | Won the vacant ANBF Australasian Women's light heavyweight title. |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Rhianna Arnold | TKO | 4 (4) | 18 Mar 2023 | Geelong Arena, Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "BoxRec: Che Kenneally". BoxRec. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Fight Results on WBAN". www.womenboxing.com. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Boxing Results of Professional Female Boxers". www.womenboxing.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Lamb, Jessica (5 April 2024). "Aussie women fight a path from backyard Gold Coast shed to world boxing title contention". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ Yesica Palmetta (22 July 2024). "Che Kenneally crowned 175 world champion". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ S Saadeq Ahmed (23 July 2024). "Title Fights From Around the World: Che Kenneally Strikes Light Heavyweight Gold". Big Fight Weekend. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Che Kenneally from BoxRec (registration required)