Melissa McMorrow
Melissa McMorrow | |
|---|---|
| Born | Melissa McMorrow Ramalho June 19, 1981 Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Mighty Poderosa |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 1+1⁄2 in (156 cm) |
| Reach | 62 in (157 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Wins by KO | 1 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 3 |
Melissa McMorrow Ramalho (born June 19, 1981) is an American professional boxer and architect.
Professional career
She is a former two time WBO female flyweight champion, having held the title from 2012 to 2013 and again in 2015, and held the WIBF flyweight title from 2012 to 2013.[1] She has also challenged for the WBA interim female flyweight title in 2012 and the WBC female flyweight title in 2018. McMorrow was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.[2][3]
Professional boxing record
| 20 fights | 10 wins | 7 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 7 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Loss | 10–7–3 | Ibeth Zamora Silva | UD | 10 | May 26, 2018 | Teatro Moliere, Mexico City, Mexico | For vacant WBC flyweight title |
| 19 | Loss | 10–6–3 | Esmeralda Moreno | UD | 10 | Oct 22, 2016 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 10–5–3 | Kenia Enríquez | SD | 10 | Feb 28, 2015 | Centro De Convenciones, Rosarito, Mexico | Won WBO flyweight title |
| 17 | Loss | 9–5–3 | Yessica Chávez | UD | 10 | Aug 23, 2014 | Convention Center Surman Villa de las Flores, Coacalco, Mexico | For vacant WBC International flyweight title |
| 16 | Loss | 9–4–3 | Mariana Juárez | UD | 10 | Feb 22, 2014 | Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla, Mexico | For WBC International super-flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 9–3–3 | Nadia Raoui | SD | 10 | Mar 23, 2013 | GETEC Arena, Magdeburg, Germany | Retained WBO and WIBF flyweight titles |
| 14 | Win | 8–3–3 | Yahaira Martinez | TKO | 9 (10), 1:29 | Oct 19, 2012 | Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | Retained WBO flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 7–3–3 | Susi Kentikian | MD | 10 | May 16, 2012 | Brandenburg Halle, Frankfurt, Germany | Won WBO and WIBF flyweight titles |
| 12 | Loss | 6–3–3 | Arely Muciño | SD | 10 | Feb 25, 2012 | Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico | For WBA interim flyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 6–2–3 | Keisher McLeod Wells | SD | 8 | Jul 30, 2011 | Aviator Sports and Events Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained USA New York State flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 5–2–3 | Eileen Olszewski | SD | 8 | Jun 24, 2011 | Cordon Bleu, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won vacant USA New York State flyweight title |
| 9 | Loss | 4–2–3 | Keisher McLeod Wells | UD | 6 | Feb 9, 2011 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 4–1–3 | Gloria Salas | UD | 6 | May 13, 2010 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S. | |
| 7 | Draw | 3–1–3 | Amaris Quintana | PTS | 6 | Apr 8, 2010 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Draw | 3–1–2 | Gloria Salas | MD | 4 | Dec 4, 2009 | HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S. | |
| 5 | Draw | 3–1–1 | Amaris Quintana | MD | 4 | Jun 4, 2009 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Suzannah Warner | MD | 6 | May 14, 2009 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Loss | 2–1 | Jolene Blackshear | MD | 4 | May 7, 2009 | HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Gloria Salas | UD | 4 | Nov 20, 2008 | HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Mayela Perez | UD | 4 | Jun 25, 2008 | Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
See also
References
- ^ "McMorrow's Win of Kentikian: Women's Upset of The Year". BoxingScene. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "IWBHF celebrates 10 years". Max Boxing. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame 2023 & 2024". World Boxing Council. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
External links
- Boxing record for Melissa McMorrow from BoxRec (registration required)
- Melissa McMorrow - Profile at Women Boxing Archive Network
