Maira Moneo | |
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Born | Uruguay | 25 September 1992
Other names | La Panterita |
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Total fights | 16 |
Wins | 14 |
Wins by KO | 3 |
Losses | 2 |
Maira Moneo (born September 25, 1992) is an Uruguayan woman professional boxer. A lightweight, she has been recognized as the interim champion of the world in her division by the World Boxing Association since July 1, 2023, and by the World Boxing Council since December 15, 2023, and ranked by the International Boxing Federation at number 3. [1] An aggressive fighter, her nickname is "La Panterita" ("The Small Panther"). [2] A popular performer in Uruguay and in Uruguay's neighboring country of Argentina, Moneo has been featured various times at Argentina's international television boxing show, TyC Sports' Boxeo de Primera.[3][4][5] [6] Managed by Pedro Bologna and promoted by Georgina Rivero, Moneo was, as of 2024, the WBA's and WBC's interim women's world lightweight champion.