Maricela Cornejo

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
Total20
Wins14
By knockout5
Losses6
By knockout0
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 28 January 2017

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

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.

  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.