Layla Eveleen McCarter (born April 19, 1979) is an American professional boxer. She has held multiple world titles across five weight divisions, having held the WIBF welterweight title since 2018 and previously the IFBA featherweight title in 2000; the WIBF super lightweight title in 2003; the WBA female lightweight title twice between 2007 and 2009; and the WBA female super welterweight title in 2012.

Layla McCarter
BornLayla Eveleen McCarter
(1979-04-19) April 19, 1979 (age 45)
Alameda, California, U.S.
Other namesAmazing
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division
Reach65+12 in (166 cm)
StyleBoxing
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Professional boxing record
Total62
Wins44
By knockout11
Losses13
Draws5
Kickboxing record
Total1
Losses1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

In 2016 January Ring magazine considered Layla McCarter the 10th best female boxer of all time.[1] She was also awarded by the Nevada and California Boxing Hall of Fame, and recently in February 2017 she was signed by Mayweather Promotions, as its second female boxer.[2] ring TV

Public challenge to Ronda Rousey edit

On July 31, 2015, Ronda Rousey's trainer, Edmond Tarverdyan, expressed the belief that his fighter "can win the boxing world title" while discussing a potential fight with Cris Cyborg.[3] After noting that "Ronda spars with boxing world champions that punch way harder than Cyborg", Tarverdyan claimed that she "has never lost a round in the gym. A round. With boxing world champions".[3]

Layla McCarter is the current Big Knockout Boxing female champion and immediately challenged Ronda Rousey to boxing match.[4][5]

Alongside Amanda Serrano went on to criticize Rousey's stand-up fighting technique stating in the Guardian “She’s very good at what she does, but she needs to stay in her lane because boxing takes a lot of experience to reach the top level.

“She better just stay in her lane because she’s going to get hurt.”.[6][7]

Professional boxing record edit

62 fights 44 wins 13 losses
By knockout 11 0
By decision 33 13
Draws 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
62 Win 44–13–5   Beatriz Adriana Aguilar Jimenez UD 8 Nov 7, 2020   Deportivo Cri-Cri, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
61 Win 43–13–5   Yamila Esther Reynoso UD 10 Jan 17, 2019   MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
60 Win 42–13–5   Eva Bajic UD 10 June 16, 2018   Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe, Germany Retained WIBF, and GBU female welterweight titles
59 Win 41–13–5   Victoria Cisneros TKO 8 (10) Mar 3, 2018   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, California, U.S. Won vacant WIBF, and GBU female welterweight titles
58 Win 40–13–5   Erika Jeanette Hernandez UD 8 Dec 22, 2017   Deportivo Lázaro Cardenas, Mexico City, Mexico
57 Win 39–13–5   Szilvia Szabados TKO 7 (8) Apr 29, 2017   Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
56 Win 38–13–5   Melissa Hernandez UD 8 Jul 16, 2016   Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
55 Win 37–13–5   Yolanda Segura TKO 1 (10) Apr 16, 2016   Arena Neza, Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
54 Win 36–13–5   Melissa Hernandez UD 8 Nov 21, 2014   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
53 Win 35–13–5   Noni Tenge TKO 8 (10) Sep 13, 2012   Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa Won vacant WBA female super welterweight title
52 Win 34–13–5   Belinda Laracuente UD 8 Aug 13, 2011   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
51 Win 33–13–5   Cimberly Harris UD 6 Feb 12, 2011   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
50 Win 32–13–5   Emiko Raika UD 10 Jul 3, 2009   South Point Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA female, and GBU female lightweight titles
49 Win 31–13–5   Houssam Hadhadi UD 10 Mar 17, 2007   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained GBU female lightweight title
48 Win 30–13–5   Jelena Mrdjenovich SD 10 Mar 28, 2008   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Canada Won WBA female lightweight title
47 Win 29–13–5   Dominga Olivo RTD 3 (8), 3:00 Mar 7, 2008   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won GBU female lightweight title
46 Win 28–13–5   Cindy Serrano UD 6 Jan 11, 2008   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
45 Win 27–13–5   Tammy Franks TKO 3 (6) Nov 11, 2007   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
44 Win 26–13–5   Daniella Smith UD 6 Nov 2, 2007   Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
43 Win 25–13–5   Dominga Olivo MD 8 Jun 9, 2007   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
42 Win 24–13–5   Angelica Martinez UD 6 May 25, 2007   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
41 Loss 23–13–5   Melissa Hernandez UD 8 Apr 27, 2007   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost GBU female lightweight title
40 Win 23–12–5   Melissa Hernandez RTD 8 (12), 3:00 Feb 14, 2007   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained GBU female lightweight title
39 Win 22–12–5   Donna Biggers TKO 2 (12) Jan 5, 2007   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained GBU female lightweight title;
Won vacant WBA female lightweight title
38 Win 21–12–5   Belinda Laracuente UD 10 Jan 5, 2007   Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant GBU female lightweight title
37 Draw 20–12–5   Dakota Stone MD 8 Oct 7, 2006   Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, U.S.
36 Win 20–12–4   Shadina Pennybaker RTD 5 (6), 3:00 Jun 24, 2006   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
35 Win 19–12–4   Victoria Cisneros UD 6 Apr 1, 2006   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
34 Loss 18–12–4   Jelena Mrdjenovich UD 8 Jun 18, 2005   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Canada
33 Win 18–11–4   Jelena Mrdjenovich UD 6 Feb 12, 2005   Ramada Kingsway Inn, Edmonton, Canada
32 Loss 17–11–4   Chevelle Hallback UD 10 Jul 2, 2004   Pala Casino, Pala, U.S. For WIBA super featherweight title
31 Loss 17–10–4   Mary Jo Sanders UD 6 Apr 16, 2004   Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
30 Win 17–9–4   Lisa Holewyne UD 10 Oct 4, 2004   Swinomish Northern Lights Casino, Anacortes, Washington, U.S. Won WIBF, and GBU female super lightweight titles
29 Win 16–9–4   Claudia Valenciana UD 6 Jun 14, 2004   Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
28 Win 15–9–4   Lisa Lewis UD 6 Apr 18, 2003   Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
27 Win 14–9–4   Tracy Byrd SD 6 Mar 7, 2003   City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
26 Win 13–9–4   Tracy Byrd MD 6 Feb 7, 2003   Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
25 Loss 12–9–4   Chevelle Hallback UD 10 Dec 28, 2002   Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
24 Win 12–8–4   Blanca Luna MD 4 Dec 6, 2002   Edgewater Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
23 Loss 11–8–4   Kelsey Jeffries UD 10 Nov 7, 2002   Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S. Lost IFBA featherweight title
22 Draw 11–7–4   Ada Velez MD 6 Jul 18, 2002   Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
21 Win 11–7–3   Miki Kikukawa UD 4 Jul 13, 2002   The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
20 Win 10–7–3   Emiko Raika MD 8 Apr 29, 2002   Shimokita Town Hall, Tokyo, Japan
19 Loss 9–7–3   Sandra Yard UD 10 Apr 13, 2002   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S. For IFBA super featherweight title
18 Loss 9–6–3   Jessica Rakoczy UD 6 Feb 17, 2002   Stardust Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17 Draw 9–5–3   Alicia Ashley PTS 6 Jan 13, 2002   Venetian Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 9–5–2   Tracy Byrd UD 10 Jul 7, 2001   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S. Retained IFBA featherweight title
15 Draw 8–5–2   Jo Wyman PTS 10 May 19, 2001   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S. Retained IFBA featherweight title
14 Win 8–5–1   Marilyn Salcido UD 4 Mar 9, 2001   Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
13 Loss 7–5–1   Melissa Del Valle UD 6 Jan 17, 2001   Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
12 Win 7–4–1   Sandra Yard UD 10 Oct 7, 2000   Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S. Won IFBA featherweight title
11 Win 6–4–1   Jamie Day TKO 1 (4) Aug 24, 2000   Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
10 Win 5–4–1   Linda Tenberg UD 6 Aug 8, 2000   Austin, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 4–4–1   Jessica Treat UD 4 July 22, 2000   Civic Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
8 Win 3–4–1   Elena Reid UD 4 July 16, 2000   Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7 Win 2–4–1   Shelley Lay TKO 3 (4) Apr 29, 2000   Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
6 Loss 1–4–1   Laura Serrano SD 4 Jul 26, 1999   Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
5 Draw 1–3–1   Tamara Hudgins PTS 4 Jun 17, 1999   Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
4 Loss 1–3   Margaret MacGregor UD 4 Apr 24, 1999   Arts Museum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
3 Loss 1–2   Margaret MacGregor SD 4 Apr 3, 1999   Arts Museum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1   Sandra Yard UD 4 Feb 4, 1999   Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
1 Win 1–0   Deshawn Mohammed UD 4 Sep 23, 1998   Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S

References edit

  1. ^ Gerbasi, Thomas. (Jan 2016): "The best female boxers of all time." The Ring,:Pages 90–91.
  2. ^ boxrec
  3. ^ a b Marc Raimondi (2015-07-31). "Coach: Ronda Rousey would win the women's boxing world title". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  4. ^ "Gabriel Rosado-Curtis Stevens firefight fizzles, ends in draw on BKB - Ring TV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. 2015-04-04. Archived from the original on 2015-05-03. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  5. ^ Joseph Zucker (2015-04-05). "BKB 2015 Results: Winners, Scorecards from Rosado vs. Stevens Fight Card". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  6. ^ Ryan Songalia. "'Stay in your lane': Why Ronda Rousey wouldn't last long in women's boxing | Sport". The Guardian. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  7. ^ Matt Jones. "Ronda Rousey Warned to Stay Out of Boxing by Layla McCarter and Amanda Serrano". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2016-02-04.

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