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

Maricela Cornejo
Maricela Cornejo (July 2018)
BornMarcela Cornejo
(1987-04-16) April 16, 1987 (age 37)
Prosser, Washington, United States
ResidenceLos Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight166.5 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb)
DivisionSuper Middleweight
StyleBoxing
StanceOrthodox
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

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

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Professional boxing record

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24 fights 17 wins 7 losses
By knockout 7 0
By decision 10 7
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Loss 19–7   Cecilia Braekhus UD 10 10 Aug 24 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S. For WBC interim female super-welterweight title
25 Win 18–6

  Sara Anti Gabriel

UD 8 20 Jul 2024

  Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, San Juan de Tibas, Puerto Rico

24 Win 18–6

  Kandi Wyatt

UD 8 2 Feb 2024

  Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, U.S.

23 Win 17–6

  Cynthia Lozano

KO 1 (8) 4 Nov 2023

  Polideportivo de Cartago, Cartago, Puerto Rico

22 Loss 17–5   Claressa Shields UD 10 Jun 3, 2023 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. For WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, WBF, and The Ring female middleweight titles
21 Win 16–5

  Sheila Cunha

TKO 1 (8) 25 Mar 2023

  Club y Hotel Condovac La Costa, Guanacaste, Puerto Rico

20 Win 15–5

  Simone Aparecida da Silva

UD 8 25 Mar 2022

  Camara Ganadera de San Carlos, Alajuela, Puerto Rico

19 Win 14–5

  Miranda Barber

UD 6 25 Sep 2021

  Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S.

18 Loss 13–5

  Alma Ibarra

UD 8 18 Mar 2021

  Albergue Olimpico, Salinas, Puerto Rico

17 Loss 13–4   Franchón Crews-Dezurn UD 10 14 Sep 2019   Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USA For WBC female super middleweight title and vacant WBO female super middleweight title
16 Win 13–3   Erin Toughill UD 8 27 Jan 2019   The Avalon, Hollywood
15 Loss 12–3   Franchón Crews-Dezurn MD 10 13 Sep 2018   Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas For vacant WBC female super middleweight title
14 Win 12–2   Samantha Pill KO 3 (6) 0:41 13 Jul 2018   The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles
13 Win 11–2   Claudia Ramirez TKO 3 (6) 0:45 19 May 2018   Poliforum, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
12 Win 10–2   Lisa Noel Garland TKO 4 (6) 1:09 9 Mar 2018   The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, USA
11 Win 9–2   Irais Hernandez SD 6 16 Nov 2017   Poliforum Benito Juarez, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
10 Win 8–2   Vanessa Rodriquez UD 6 12 Aug 2017   Arena Oasis, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
9 Win 7–2   Sydney LeBlanc UD 6 9 Apr 2017   The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, USA
8 Win 6–2   Martha Patricia Lara UD 6 17 Dec 2016   Gran Oasis Arena, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
7 Win 5–2   Eliza Olson UD 6 7 Oct 2016   Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA
6 Lose 4–2   Kali Reis SD 10 16 Apr 2016   The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand For vacant WBC World female middleweight title
5 Win 4–1   Latashia Burton UD 10 15 Aug 2015   Mana Studios, Miami, Florida, USA Won vacant WBC International female super middleweight title
4 Win 3–1   Conswella Lucas TKO 1 (4) 1:04 25 Jul 2015   Holiday Inn, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
3 Lose 2–1   Tiffany Ward UD 4 20 Sep 2013   Silver Reef Casino, Ferndale, Washington, USA
2 Win 2–0   Terri Lowe TKO 3 (4) 17 Nov 2012   Four Points by Sheraton, Sacramento, California, USA
1 Win 1–0   Mia Henderson MD 4 4 Aug 2012   Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Professional debut

References

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  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.