Zehra Doğan (kickboxer)
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| Zehra Doğan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zeliha Doğan 30 May 2001 Osmaniye, Turkey |
| Other names | Zehra Venum Muay Thai Devil Girl |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 51 kg (112 lb; 8 st 0 lb) |
| Division | Atomweight Flyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Turkey |
| Team | Venum Training Camp |
| Trainer | Mehdi Zatout |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| University | Akdeniz University (Physical education department) |
| Notable relatives | Zeliha Doğan (Sister) Sevgi Doğan (Sister) |
Zehra Doğan (born 30 May 2001), aşso known as Zeliha Doğan, is a Turkish Muay Thai, Kickboxer.[1][2][3] She is IFMA and WAKO former world champion and the current WBC Muaythai world and Muay Ying flyweight champion.[4][5][6] Doğan ranked #4 in the WMO flyweight rankings.[7]
Doğan started sports at a young age under the supervision of her father, who is a retired taekwondo practitioner, and with her two other sisters Zeliha and Sevgi.[8][9][10] When she saw the success of her sister, she became more interested in professional sports and after 2 years of starting martial arts, she won world championship medal.[11][12][13]
Profession
Doğan serves as a teacher in the rank of a Lieutenant in the Turkish Land Forces.[14][15]
Sports career
IFMA
In 2014 and 2017, Doğan was able to win the gold and bronze medal of the IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championship.[16][17][18] In 2016, she also won the Gold Medal of the IFMA European Muay Thai Championship.[19][20][21]
WAKO
Between the years 2019 and 2021, Doğan was able to win the gold medals of the European, International, World and World Cup of WAKO Kickboxing championships.[22][23][24]
RWS
Doğan participated in the first Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) league as one of 4 foreign women fighters along with 4 Thai fighters.[25][26][27] This was the first time after 70 years since the foundation of Rajadamnern stadium that female fighters made history and entered the ring of this stadium.[28][29][30] On December 23, 2022, She lost to Somratsamee Chaisuya by split decision in the final.[31][32]
WBC Muay Thai
On February 5, 2023, Doğan defend Gabrielel Batista by split decision and win the WBC Muay Thai world and Muay Ying title.[4][33] She is the first and only Turkish fighter who owns this title.[34]
ONE Championship
On August 15, 2023 Doğan made her ONE Championship debut at ONE Friday Fights 33, where she loss Junior Fairtex by TKO.[35][36]
Titles and accomplishments
Amateur
- International Federation of Muaythai Associations
2014 IFMA 45 kg World Youth Championship- 2016 IFMA 54 kg Europe Youth Championship
2017 IFMA 54 kg World Youth Championship
- World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
- 2019 WAKO 52 kg INTERNATIONAL TURKISH OPEN KICKBOXING WORLD CUP
- 2019 WAKO 52 kg Europe Juniors Championship
- 2020 WAKO 48 kg INTERNATIONAL TURKISH OPEN KICKBOXING WORLD CUP
- 2021 WAKO 48 kg INTERNATIONAL TURKISH OPEN KICKBOXING WORLD CUP
- 2021 WAKO 48 kg World Championship
- 2022 WAKO 52 kg World Cup
- 2024 WAKO 52 kg European Championship
Professional
- World Boxing Council Muaythai
- 2023 WBC Muay Thai -50.802 kg World Championship
- 2023 WBC Muay Thai -50.802 kg Muay Ying Championship
Fight record
| 23 Wins (5 (T)KO's), 6 Losses, 0 Draw | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-24 | Loss |  Yu Yau Pui | ONE Friday Fights 42, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Body punches) | 2 | 1:28 | |
| 2023-09-15 | Loss |  Junior Fairtex | ONE Friday Fights 33, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO ((right straight to the body) | 2 | 2:36 | |
| 2023-05-27 | Loss |  Joanne La | Rebellion Muay Thai XXVII | Melbourne, Australia | Decision (split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-02-05 | Win |  Gabriele Batista | Amazing Muay Thai Festival[37] | Hua Hin, Thailand | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| Won the WBC Muaythai Flyweight World and Muay Ying titles. | ||||||||
| 2022-12-23 | Loss | Somratsamee Manopgym | Rajadamnern World Series - Final[38] | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| For the 2022 Rajadamnern World Series 112 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2022-11-25 | Win | Aida Looksaikongdin | Rajadamnern World Series - Semi final[39] | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2022-10-21 | Loss | Somratsamee Manopgym | Rajadamnern World Series[40] | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2022-09-16 | Win |  Desiree Rovira | Rajadamnern World Series[41] | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (right hook) | 1 | 0:28 | |
| 2022-08-12 | Win | Petchnamnueng Fairtex | Rajadamnern World Series[42] | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2022-07-02 | Loss |  Fateme Yavari | Karabag Zafer Gecesi[43] | Baku, Azerbaijan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-03-15 | Win |  Karmen Tsavdiridi | Ringin Sultanlari[44] | Istanbul, Turkey | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-10-30 | Win |  Seher Inci | Republic Cup | Mersin, Turkey | KO (high kick) | 1 | 1:00 | |
| 2016-02-02 | Win | N/A | Arena of Legends Muay Thai[45] | Istanbul, Turkey | KO (high kick) | 1 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
| 290 wins, (70 (T)KO's), 10 Losses, 0 draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-22 | Win |  Doktugu Diana |
2021 WAKO World Championships - Final[46] | Jesolo, Italy | KO (high kick) | 1 | ||
| Wins WAKO World Championships Gold Medal. | ||||||||
| 2021-10-22 | Win | Maria Eduardo |
2021 WAKO World Championships - Semi final[47] | Jesolo, Italy | Decision (3-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-10-22 | Win |  Mihajlovic Milana |
2021 WAKO World Championships - Quarter final[48] | Jesolo, Italy | Decision (3-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-08-31 | Win | Kristina Malikova |
2019 WAKO Juniors European Championships - Final[49] | Győr, Hungry | Decision (3-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins WAKO Juniors European Championships Gold Medal. | ||||||||
| 2019-08-31 | Win | Daria Zhiltsova |
2019 WAKO Juniors European Championships - Semi final[50] | Győr, Hungry | Decision (3-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-08-06 | Win | Wraphon Jaiteang |
2018 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championships[51] | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (2-1) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-08-14 | Win |  Mykayla Robert |
2017 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championships - Semi final[52] | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (knee) | 1 | ||
| 2017-08-12 | Win | Sani Nurminen |
2017 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championships - Quarter final[53] | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (3-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-05-09 | Win | Hannah Bradicich |
2014 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championships - Final | Langkawi, Malaysia | Decision (3-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins IFMA Youth World Championships Gold Medal. | ||||||||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
