Lena Åkesson

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Lena Åkesson (born August 10, 1967 in Stockholm, Sweden)[2] is a former world-class female professional boxer whose career took place in the late 1990s. Trained by Luis Lagerman and Angelo Dundee,[3] Åkesson racked up a pro record of 14-1 with 8 KOs,[2] her only loss coming in a 10-round decision to Melissa Del Valle for the WIBF title, in a bout that resulted in a controversial split decision in Del Valle's favor.[4]

Lena Åkesson
Born
Lena Åkesson

(1967-08-10) August 10, 1967 (age 57)[1]
NationalitySweden Sweden[1]
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight[1]
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm) [1]
Reach68 in (170 cm)[1]
Boxing record
Total fights15
Wins14
Wins by KO8
Losses1
Draws0
No contests0

Professional boxing record

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17 fights 15 wins 2 losses
By knockout 8 0
By decision 7 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
15 Win 14–1   Gwen Smith PTS 6 1999-12-04   Augusta, Georgia, USA
14 Loss 13–1   Melissa Del Valle UD 10 1999-08-14   Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, USA For Women's IBF Super featherweight title.
13 Win 13–0   Szilvia Porteleki TKO 3 (4) 1999-06-26   Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland
12 Win 12–0   Beverly Szymanski UD 6 1999-04-29   Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
11 Win 11–0   Kelley Jones TKO 1 (4), 1:59 1999-04-09   Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland, USA
10 Win 10–0   Carla Witherspoon TKO 3 (4) 1998-12-12   The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
9 Win 9–0   Alicia Sparks TKO 1 (4), 0:54 1998-07-09   Grand Casino Avoyelles, Marksville, Louisiana, USA
8 Win 8–0   Kathy Long UD 4 1998-03-31   Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, USA
7 Win 7–0   Julie Cross UD 4 1998-03-03   Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
6 Win 6–0   Theresa Sweeney KO 2 (4) 1997-12-08   Mobile, Alabama, USA
5 Win 5–0   Patty Adams TKO 1 (4), 0:40 1997-09-27   Steve Shepherd Boxing Gym, Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
4 Win 4–0   Colleen Hodges TKO 1 (4), 1:50 1997-07-05   Steve Shepherd Boxing Gym, Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
3 Win 3–0   Rolanda Andrews PTS 4 1997-04-25   Miami, Florida, USA
2 Win 2–0   Cora Webber PTS 4 1997-04-19   Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, USA
1 Win 1–0   Maria Hernandez TKO 1 (4), 0:36 1997-03-22   Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, USA Professional debut.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Lena Åkesson Awakening Profile". Awakeningfighters.com. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  2. ^ a b "Lena Akesson". BoxRec.
  3. ^ Mendlowitz, Andy (11 April 1999). "Dundee's Akesson scores first round TKO". Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012.
  4. ^ Schudel, Matt (9 July 2000). "The Lady is a Champ". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012.
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