Maricela Cornejo
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 Maricela Cornejo (July 2018) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | La Diva |
| Born | (1987-04-16) April 16, 1987 (age 38) Prosser, Washington, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | Middleweight, Super-middleweight, Super-welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Win by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 8 |
Maricela Cornejo (born 16 April 1987) is an American professional boxer. She has challenged for world titles in three different weight divisions.
Cornejo is a former WBC female International super-middleweight champion, winning the vacant title by unanimous decision on 15 August 2015 against Latashia Burton at Mana Studios in Miami, Florida.[2]
Eight months later, on 16 April 2016, she fought for the vacant WBC female middleweight title against Kali Reis at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.[3] She lost the bout by split decision.[4]
Cornejo faced Franchón Crews-Dezurn for the vacant WBC female super-middleweight title at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 13 September 2018, losing by majority decision.[5][6]
On 27 January 2019, she defeated Erin Toughill via unanimous decision at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, California.[7][8]
A rematch between against Franchón Crews-Dezurn, with the WBC female super-middleweight title and the vacant WBO female super-middleweight title on the line, took place at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on 14 September 2019. Onnce again Crews Dezurn won, this time via unanimous decision.[9][10]
She challenged undisputed female middleweight champion Claressa Shields at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on 3 June 2023, losing by unanimous decision.[11][12]
Cornejo fought Cecilia Brækhus for the vacant WBC interim female super-welterweight title at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 10 August 2024, but lost by unanimous decision.[13][14]
She faced Natasha Spence over six rounds at Yakama Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington, on 8 August 2025, losing via unanimous decision.[15][16]
Professional boxing record
| 25 fights | 17 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 8 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 27 | Loss | 19–8 |  Natasha Spence |
UD | 6 | 8 Aug 25 | Yakama Legends Casino, Toppenish, Washington, U.S. | |
| 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 | 19–6 |
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UD | 8 | 20 Jul 2024 |
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| 24 | Win | 18–6 | UD | 8 | 2 Feb 2024 |
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| 23 | Win | 17–6 |
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KO | 1 (8) | 4 Nov 2023 |
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| 22 | Loss | 16–6 |  Claressa Shields |
UD | 10 | Jun 3, 2023 | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | For undisputed female middleweight title |
| 21 | Win | 16–5 |
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TKO | 1 (8) | 25 Mar 2023 |
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| 20 | Win | 15–5 |
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UD | 8 | 25 Mar 2022 |
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| 19 | Win | 14–5 |
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UD | 6 | 25 Sep 2021 |
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| 18 | Loss | 13–5 |
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UD | 8 | 18 Mar 2021 |
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| 17 | Loss | 13–4 | Franchón Crews-Dezurn |
UD | 10 | 14 Sep 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USA |
For WBC and vacant WBO female super-middleweight titles |
| 16 | Win | 13–3 | Erin Toughill |
UD | 8 | 27 Jan 2019 | The Avalon, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
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| 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 |
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| 13 | Win | 11–2 |  Claudia Ramirez |
TKO | 3 (6) 0:45 | 19 May 2018 | Poliforum, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
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| 12 | Win | 10–2 | Lisa Noel Garland |
TKO | 4 (6) 1:09 | 9 Mar 2018 | The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, USA |
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| 11 | Win | 9–2 | Irais Hernandez |
SD | 6 | 16 Nov 2017 | Poliforum Benito Juarez, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
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| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Vanessa Rodriquez |
UD | 6 | 12 Aug 2017 | Arena Oasis, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
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| 9 | Win | 7–2 | Sydney LeBlanc |
UD | 6 | 9 Apr 2017 | The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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| 8 | Win | 6–2 | Martha Patricia Lara |
UD | 6 | 17 Dec 2016 | Gran Oasis Arena, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
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| 7 | Win | 5–2 | Eliza Olson |
UD | 6 | 7 Oct 2016 | Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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| 6 | Lose | 4–2 | Kali Reis |
SD | 10 | 16 Apr 2016 |  The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
For vacant WBC 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 |
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| 3 | Lose | 2–1 | Tiffany Ward |
UD | 4 | 20 Sep 2013 | Silver Reef Casino, Ferndale, Washington, USA |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Terri Lowe |
TKO | 3 (4) | 17 Nov 2012 | Four Points by Sheraton, Sacramento, California, USA |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Mia Henderson |
MD | 4 | 4 Aug 2012 | Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
Professional debut |
References
- ↑ "Boxing record for Maricela Cornejo". BoxRec.
- ↑ "Maricela Cornejo captures WBC International title; could she be the next face of women's boxing?". Pro Boxing Insider. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ↑ "Blood, sweat and... empowerment? In the ring with women's boxing". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ↑ "Eye on Womens Boxing – "KO" Kali Captures WBC Belt in Auckland". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ↑ "Crews-Dezurn Punches Past Cornejo for Middleweight Crown". maxboxing.com. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ↑ "Franchon Crews-Dezurn Dominates the Battle of the Divas and Captures the WBC Super Middleweight Championship". womenofboxing.com. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Ceballo, Cornejo, Felix, Robles, Navarro Win at The Avalon". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Maricela Cornejo Gets Past Erin Toughill by Judges Score Cards". womenofboxing.com. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Franchon Crews Dezurn Defeats Maricela Cornejo In Rematch". roundbyroundboxing.com. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ↑ "Franchon Crews-Dezurn Defeats Cornejo Again!". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Claressa Shields coasts past Maricela Cornejo to defend undisputed crown". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ↑ "Claressa Shields retains title in one-sided win over Maricela Cornejo". ESPN. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Cecilia Braekhus tops late replacement Maricela Cornejo in Las Vegas". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ↑ "Cecilia Braekhus Pounds Out The Win Over Cornejo By UD". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Natasha Spence Won by a Six-Round Unanimous Decision over Maricela Cornejo For WBA Interim Championship". womenboxing.com. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Natasha Spence takes spotlight, victory over Maricela Cornejo". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 31 March 2026.