All boxersLayla McCarter
“Amazing”
Boxing47-13-5RECORD
13WINS BY KO / TKO
34WINS BY DECISION
65PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Layla Eveleen McCarter |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Amazing |
| Date of birth | 19 Apr 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Alameda, California, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Light middleweight, Lightweight, Light welterweight, Super featherweight, Featherweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 163 cm (5′4″) |
| Reach | 166 cm (65″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | since 1998 |
| Status | Active |
| Pro debut | 23 Sep 1998 |
| Last fight | Win vs Paulina Cardona, 1 Feb 2025 |
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Titles and honours
- IFBA featherweight champion (2000–2002)
- WIBF light welterweight champion (2003–2004)
- GBU light welterweight champion (2003–2004)
- GBU lightweight champion (2006–2010)
- WBA female lightweight champion (2007–2009)
- WBA female light middleweight champion (2012–2014)
- WIBF welterweight champion (since 2018)
- GBU welterweight champion (2018–2022)
Background
American boxer from Alameda, California, who has held world titles in five weight divisions. She won the inaugural WBA female lightweight title in 2007 and the WIBF welterweight title in 2018.
Fight history
65 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Paulina Cardona | TKO | 4 | 1 Feb 2025 | Jiutepec, Mexico | ||
| Win | Beatriz Aguilar | KO | 4 | 17 Aug 2024 | Salon Rosas, Jiutepec, Mexico | ||
| Win | Halanna Dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 25 Mar 2022 | Salon Santosha, Xochitepec, Mexico | Retained WIBF and GBU welterweight titles | |
| Win | Beatriz Adriana Aguilar Jimenez | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 7 Nov 2020 | Deportivo Cri-Cri, Cuernavaca, Mexico | ||
| Win | Yamila Esther Reynoso | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Jan 2019 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Eva Bajic | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Jun 2018 | Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe, Germany | Retained WIBF and GBU welterweight titles | |
| Win | Victoria Cisneros | TKO | 8 | 3 Mar 2018 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | Won vacant WIBF and GBU welterweight titles | |
| Win | Erika Jeanette Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 22 Dec 2017 | Deportivo Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Win | Szilvia Szabados | TKO | 7 | 29 Apr 2017 | Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Melissa Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 16 Jul 2016 | Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US | ||
| Win | Yolanda Segura | TKO | 1 | 16 Apr 2016 | Arena Neza, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico | ||
| Win | Melissa Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 21 Nov 2014 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Noni Tenge | TKO | 8 | 30 Sep 2012 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant WBA light middleweight title | |
| Win | Belinda Laracuente | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 13 Aug 2011 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | ||
| Win | Cimberly Harris | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 12 Feb 2011 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | ||
| Win | Emiko Raika | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 Jul 2009 | South Point Hotel Casino, Enterprise, Nevada, US | Retained WBA and GBU lightweight titles | |
| Win | Loli Munoz | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Aug 2008 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained GBU lightweight title | |
| Win | Jelena Mrdjenovich | Decision (split) | 10 | 28 Mar 2008 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Retained WBA lightweight title | |
| Win | Dominga Olivo | TKO (corner retirement) | 3 | 7 Mar 2008 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | Won vacant GBU lightweight title | |
| Win | Cindy Serrano | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 11 Jan 2008 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Tammy Franks | TKO | 3 | 10 Nov 2007 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | ||
| Win | Daniella Smith | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 2 Nov 2007 | Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Win | Dominga Olivo | Decision (majority) | 8 | 9 Jun 2007 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | ||
| Win | Angelica Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 25 May 2007 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | Melissa Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 27 Apr 2007 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | Lost GBU lightweight title | |
| Win | Melissa Hernandez | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 14 Feb 2007 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained GBU lightweight title | |
| Win | Donna Biggers | TKO | 2 | 5 Jan 2007 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained GBU lightweight title; Won inaugural WBA lightweight title | |
| Win | Belinda Laracuente | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Nov 2006 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US | Won vacant GBU lightweight title | |
| Draw | Dakota Stone | Decision (majority) | 8 | 7 Oct 2006 | Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington, US | ||
| Win | Shadina Pennybaker | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 24 Jun 2006 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | ||
| Win | Victoria Cisneros | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 1 Apr 2006 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | ||
| Loss | Jelena Mrdjenovich | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 18 Jun 2005 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Win | Jelena Mrdjenovich | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 12 Feb 2005 | Ramada Kingsway Inn, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Loss | Chevelle Hallback | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 Jul 2004 | Pala Casino Spa Resort, Pala, California, US | For vacant WIBA super featherweight title | |
| Loss | Mary Jo Sanders | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 16 Apr 2004 | Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Lisa Holewyne | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Oct 2003 | Swinomish Northern Lights Casino, Anacortes, Washington, US | Won vacant WIBF and GBU light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Claudia Valenciana | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 14 Jun 2004 | Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Date doubtful (listed as 2004 but falls between April and October 2003 in the record) | |
| Win | Lisa Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 18 Apr 2003 | Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, US | ||
| Win | Tracy Byrd | Decision (split) | 6 | 7 Mar 2003 | City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Tracy Byrd | Decision (majority) | 6 | 15 Feb 2003 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | Chevelle Hallback | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Dec 2002 | Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah, Georgia, US | ||
| Win | Blanca Luna | Decision (majority) | 4 | 6 Dec 2002 | Edgewater Hotel and Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | Kelsey Jeffries | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Nov 2002 | Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, US | Lost IFBA featherweight title | |
| Draw | Ada Velez | Decision (majority) | 6 | 18 Jul 2002 | Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Miki Kikukawa | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 13 Jul 2002 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Emiko Raika | Decision (majority) | 8 | 29 Apr 2002 | Shimokita Town Hall, Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Loss | Sandra Yard | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Apr 2002 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | For vacant IFBA super featherweight title | |
| Loss | Jessica Rakoczy | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 17 Feb 2002 | Stardust Resort and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, US | ||
| Draw | Alicia Ashley | Decision (points) | 6 | 13 Jan 2002 | Venetian Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Tracy Byrd | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Jul 2001 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | Retained IFBA featherweight title | |
| Draw | Jo Wyman | Decision (points) | 10 | 19 May 2001 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | Retained IFBA featherweight title | |
| Win | Marilyn Salcido | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 9 Mar 2001 | Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | Melissa Del Valle | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 17 Jan 2001 | Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, US | ||
| Win | Sandra Yard | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Oct 2000 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, US | Won IFBA featherweight title | |
| Win | Jamie Day | TKO | 1 | 24 Aug 2000 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, US | ||
| Win | Linda Tenberg | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 4 Aug 2000 | Ben Hur Shrine Temple, Austin, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Jessica Treat | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 22 Jul 2000 | Civic Center, Maywood, California, US | ||
| Win | Elena Reid | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 16 Jul 2000 | Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Shelley Lay | TKO | 3 | 29 Apr 2000 | Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | Laura Serrano | Decision (split) | 4 | 26 Jul 1999 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, US | ||
| Draw | Tamara Hudgins | Decision (majority) | 4 | 17 Jun 1999 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, US | ||
| Loss | Margaret MacGregor | Decision (majority) | 4 | 24 Apr 1999 | Arts Museum, Portland, Oregon, US | ||
| Loss | Margaret MacGregor | Decision (split) | 4 | 3 Apr 1999 | Kitsap Pavilion, Bremerton, Washington, US | ||
| Loss | Sandra Yard | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 4 Feb 1999 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, US | ||
| Win | Deshawn Mohammed | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 23 Sep 1998 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, US | Pro debut |
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