Ava Knight

Ava Michelle Knight-Salicka (born (1988-08-15)August 15, 1988) is an American professional boxer. She held the IBF female flyweight title from 2011 to 2012 and has challenged for world titles in three weight divisions; the WBC female super flyweight title in 2009; the WBO female bantamweight title in 2011; and the WBC female light flyweight title in 2013.[2] As of September 2020, she is ranked as the world's fourth best active female flyweight by The Ring[3] and eighth by BoxRec.[4]

Ava Knight
Knight in 2018
BornAva Michelle Knight-Salicka
(1988-08-15) August 15, 1988
Chico, California, U.S.
Other namesLady of Boxing[1]
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight123 lb (56 kg; 8.8 st)
Division
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
StyleBoxing
Years active2007–present
Professional boxing record
Total26
Wins19
By knockout5
Losses2
By knockout0
Draws5
Mixed martial arts record
Total2
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Websitehttp://www.officialavaknight.com/
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Boxing career

Knight has won the WBC diamond belt international boxing title.[5][6]

Mixed martial arts career

Knight made her MMA debut against Shannon Goughary at Bellator 228 on September 28, 2019.[7] She won the fight by TKO in the third round.

Knight faced Emilee King at Bellator 238 on January 25, 2020.[8] She lost the bout via first round submission.[9]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
26 fights 19 wins 2 losses
By knockout 5 0
By decision 14 2
Draws 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Win 19–2–5 Luna del Mar Torroba UD 8 Nov 1, 2019 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
25 Win 18–2–5 Crystal Hoy UD 8 May 17, 2019 FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
24 Draw 17–2–5 Luna del Mar Torroba TD 3 (8), 0:30 Feb 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson City, Nevada, U.S. Fight stopped after Knight cut from accidental clash of heads
23 Win 17–2–4 Mayela Perez UD 6 Dec 7, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
22 Win 16–2–4 Nancy Franco UD 6 Sept 22, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 15–2–4 Leesa Daniels UD 6 Jul 21, 2018 FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Won ABF-USA female bantamweight title
20 Win 14–2–4 Judith Rodriguez UD 8 Apr 23, 2016 Centro de Usos Multiples, Los Mochis, Mexico
19 Draw 13–2–4 Jasseth Noriega SD 6 Feb 20, 2016 Lobo Dome, Mazatlán, Mexico
18 Win 13-2-3 Guadalupe Martínez Guzmán UD 10 Nov 13, 2014 Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S. Won WBC International female flyweight title
17 Loss 12-2-3 Ibeth Zamora Silva UD 10 Oct 26, 2013 Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, Mexico For WBC female light flyweight title
16 Win 12-1-3 Linda Soto UD 10 May 11, 2013 Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, Mexico Retained WBC Silver female flyweight title
15 Win 11-1-3 Susana Vazquez UD 10 Jan 26, 2013 Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, Chihuahua City, Mexico Won WBC Silver female flyweight title
14 Win 10-1-3 Mariana Juárez UD 10 Oct 13, 2012 Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
13 Win 9-1-3 Susana Vazquez UD 10 Jun 30, 2012 Auditorio Centenario, Torreón, Mexico Retained IBF female flyweight title
12 Win 8-1-3 Vacharaporn Prachumchai TKO 10 (10), 1:00 Mar 31, 2012 Gimnasio Auditorio, Los Cabos, Mexico Retained IBF female flyweight title
11 Win 7-1-3 Arely Mucino KO 2 (10), 0:45 Oct 29, 2011 Palenque de la Feria, Colima City, Mexico Won IBF female flyweight title
10 Draw 6-1-3 Kaliesha West SD 10 Jun 18, 2011 Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S. For WBO female bantamweight title
9 Win 6-1-2 Gloria Salas KO 1 (6), 1:55 Jan 14, 2011 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio. California, U.S.
8 Loss 5-1-2 Ana Maria Torres UD 10 Aug 29, 2009 Ciudad Deportiva, Mexicali, Mexico For WBC female super flyweight title
7 Win 5-0-2 Kaliesha West UD 8 Nov 18, 2008 Table Mountain Casino, Friant, California, U.S. Won IFBA North American bantamweight title
6 Win 4-0-2 Noriko Kariya KO 5 (6), 0:20 Jul 31, 2008 Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Draw 3-0-2 Elena Reid PTS 6 Jun 12, 2008 Mohegan Sun Casino, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
4 Win 3-0-1 Sharon Gaines UD 6 Feb 9, 2008 Aquarius Hotel, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
3 Draw 2-0-1 Jodie Esquibel MD 4 Jan 11, 2008 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
2 Win 2-0 Katarina De la Cruz KO 1 (4), 1:19 Sep 20, 2007 Sagebrush Cantina, Calabasas, California, U.S.
1 Win 1-0 Leonie Hall UD 4 Aug 20, 2007 Colusa Casino Resort, Colusa, California, U.S.

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
2 matches 1 win 1 loss
By knockout 1 0
By submission 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Emilee King Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 238 January 25, 2020 1 2:18 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 1–0 Shannon Goughary TKO (punch to the body) Bellator 228 September 28, 2019 3 1:46 Inglewood, California, United States

References
  1. "Ava "The Lady of Boxing" Knight – Mayweather Promotions". mayweatherpromotions.com.
  2. "BoxRec: Ava Knight". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  3. "The Ring Women's Ratings". The Ring. September 8, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  4. "BoxRec: Female flyweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  5. "San Francisco Bay View » Women boxers rise worldwide: an interview wit' flyweight champion Ava Knight". San Francisco Bay View.
  6. "Ava Knight looking to promote women's boxing during Mayweather vs. Canelo - Pro Boxing Insider". Pro Boxing Insider.
  7. "Former WBC, IBF boxing champion Ava Knight signs with Bellator, debuts next month". August 10, 2019.
  8. Danny Segura (January 9, 2020). "Former boxing champion Ava Knight returns at Bellator 238". mmajunkie.com.
  9. "Bellator 238 results: Live 'Cyborg vs Budd' streaming play-by-play updates". MMAMania.com. January 25, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020.


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