Janet Todd (kickboxer)

Janet Todd (born on December 12, 1985), nicknamed "JT", is an American Muay Thai kickboxer. She is a two-time Pan-American Muay Thai Champion and trains out of Boxing Works. Currently, she competes for ONE Championship and is the reigning ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Champion.[1]

Janet Todd
Born (1985-12-12) December 12, 1985
Hermosa Beach, California
Other namesJT
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Weight113 lb (51 kg; 8 st 1 lb)
DivisionAtomweight
Strawweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofCalifornia
TeamBoxing Works
Years active2009–present
Kickboxing record
Total47
Wins36
Losses11
last updated on: 28 February 2020
Medal record
Women's Muay Thai
Representing the  United States
IFMA Pan American Championships
2016 Lima54 kg
2017 Mexico City51 kg
IFMA World Championships
2017 Minsk51 kg
World Games
2017 Wrocław51 kg
US Muay Thai Open
2017 Phoenix112 lb

Background

Todd was born in Hermosa Beach, California. Although born in the United States, her first spoken language was Japanese, taught by her mother. In her youth, Todd trained and competed in gymnastics, but later gave up the pursuit due to wanting a balance with her personal life.

After beginning kickboxing classes, Todd's then boyfriend, now husband, introduced her to a Muay Thai gym.[2]

Muay Thai career

Todd first competed as an amateur in 2009. She won the bout by TKO but did not return to competition until 2013.

In 2017, Todd captured the bronze medal at the IFMA World Championships and World Games, subsequently winning an IFMA Pan-American Championship. She later won gold at the 2017 IFMA Pan American Championships at 51 kg.

ONE Championship

On February 22, 2019, Todd joined ONE Championship to compete for the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai world title against Stamp Fairtex. She lost by unanimous decision.[3]

She returned to ONE Championship on May 10, 2019, under kickboxing rules, defeating Wang Chin Long by TKO in the second round.[4]

On July 12, 2019, in another kickboxing match, Todd defeated Chuang Kai Ting by majority decision at ONE Championship: Masters of Destiny.[5]

On October 13, 2019, fighting under Muay Thai rules, she defeated Ekaterina Vandaryeva by second-round knockout at ONE Championship: Century.[6]

She faced Stamp Fairtex a second time, fighting for the ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Championship, at ONE Championship: King of the Jungle on February 28, 2020,[7] winning by split decision.

Championships and accomplishments

  • 2020 ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion (Current)
  • IFMA World Championships - 2017 Bronze Medalist
  • IFMA Pan-American Championships - 2017 Gold Medalist
  • US Muay Thai Open – 2017 USMTO 112 lbs Tournament Champion
  • IFMA Pan-American Championships - 2016 Bronze Medalist
  • 2016 TBA-SA Muay Thai Classic A-Class 112 lbs Champion
  • 2015 MTAA Amateur 115 lbs Champion
  • 2015 IAMTF Amateur 115 lbs Champion
  • 2014 IAMTF California Amateur Super Flyweight Champion
  • 2013 USMTA Amateur 120 lbs Champion

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Muay Thai & Kickboxing record

Professional Muay Thai record
Legend:   Win

  Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. "Janet "JT" Todd | ONE Championship - Athletes". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. "Janet Todd's Unusual Path To Muay Thai Excellence | ONE Championship - Features". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. February 9, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  3. Jennings, Leon (February 22, 2019). "Stamp Fairtex Beats Janet Todd To Win ONE Atomweight Muay Thai Title". Asian Persuasion MMA. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  4. "Janet Todd Scores 3 Knockdowns, Beats Wang Chin Long By TKO | ONE Championship - News". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. May 10, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  5. "Janet Todd Overpowers Chuang Kai Ting In Battle Of Elite Atomweights | ONE Championship - News". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. July 12, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  6. "Janet Todd Stops Ekaterina Vandaryeva With Highlight-Reel Head Kick | ONE Championship - News". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. October 13, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  7. "Stamp Fairtex To Defend ONE Atomweight Kickboxing Crown Against Janet Todd in Singapore". Fight Game Asia. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  8. "Janet Todd - Achievements".
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