Ana Julaton


Boxing career

Early career

Julaton was born in San Francisco, California. Despite her father making her train in martial arts when she was little, she had no interest in boxing whatsoever. It was only while working as a bok-fu instructor, at the West Wind Martial Arts and Boxing School in Berkeley, California, that Julaton was introduced to boxing through a lecture session organized by her now trainer-manager, Angelo Reyes.

Amateur career

Julaton made her amateur boxing debut in 2004, managing to win silver in the San Francisco Golden Gloves despite having officially trained for just two weeks. After delivering a good performance at the National Golden Gloves in 2005, Julaton would be taken under the wing of two-division world champion Carina Moreno and trainer Rick Noble, further improving her craft.
By 2007, she was ranked second among all female amateur boxers in the US, and took part in the unsuccessful campaign to include women's boxing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Professional career

At this point, Julaton decided to turn pro, and approached veteran trainer Freddie Roach. Impressing Roach with her work ethic — even sparring against male fighters — Julaton eventually became part of Roach's large stable of boxers, alongside Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and former world champion Gerry Peñalosa.
She was scheduled to make her pro debut against Hondi Hernandez on the undercard of the Pacquiao-Barrera rematch in October 2007, but her fight was canceled when Hernandez failed to make weight. Julaton instead fought and won against Rita Valentini a month later. This was followed by several other successful fights, culminating in her first title win against Kelsey “The Road Warrior” Jeffries on September 12, 2009, for the vacant International Boxing Association super bantamweight title in women's boxing.
Now trained by Nonito Donaire Sr., father of boxer Nonito Donaire Jr., Julaton followed up that win by defeating Donna Biggers and becoming the first female World Boxing Organization Super Bantamweight champion on December 4, 2009. Her next fight was on March 27, 2010, against boxer Lisa Brown for the vacant World Boxing Association junior featherweight title.

Mixed martial arts career

ONE Fighting Championship

Julaton signed a contract with ONE Fighting Championship to compete in women's mixed martial arts. She is a black belt in Bok Fu, an aggressive martial arts system that combines the Five Animals style of Kung Fu – Tiger, Crane, Panther, Snake, and Dragon – with Kenpo Karate and Shotokan. She is also a black belt in Taekwondo
Julaton made her debut at ONE FC: Rise of Heroes on May 2, 2014, against Aya-Saeid Saber. She was successful in her debut, winning the fight via TKO in the third round.
On August 29, 2014, Julaton suffered her first loss to Ann Osman of Malaysia at ONE FC: Reign of Champions.
On December 5, 2014, Ana defeated Walaa Abbas of Egypt in ONE FC: Warrior's Way at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines. Julaton improved her mixed martial arts record to 2–1.
On December 11, 2015, Julaton lost to Irina Mazepa of Russia at ONE Championship: Spirit of Champions. It would be her last fight in ONE.

Bellator MMA

In September 2017 it was announced Ana Julaton was signed to Bellator MMA.
Julaton faced Lisa Blaine at Bellator 185 on October 20, 2017. She lost the fight via split decision.
Julaton faced Heather Hardy on February 16, 2018, at Bellator 194. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
She retired from mixed martial arts and combat sports the following month with an MMA record of 2–4.

Achievements

Professional career

2009
  • WBO Super Bantamweight World Champion
  • IBA Super Bantamweight World Champion

    Amateur Record

2007
2006
  • Champion, National Diamond Belt
  • California State Champion
  • Champion, San Francisco Golden Gloves
  • Rank No,. 5 Quarter-finalist, United States Championship
  • Silver Medalist, Nor Cal Championship
2005
  • Rank No. 6, United States Nationwide Rankings
  • Bronze Medalist, National Golden Gloves
  • Champion, San Francisco Diamond Belt
  • Best Fight of the Tournament and Quarter-finalist, National PAL Championships
  • Silver Medalist, San Francisco Golden Gloves
  • Quarter-finalist, United States Championship
  • Silver Medalist, Nor Cal Championship
2004
  • Silver Medalist, San Francisco Golden Gloves

    Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
21Draw14–4–3Maria Jose NunezPTS8 2017-03-25Unidad Deportiva, Campeche, Mexico
20Draw14–4–2Karla Valenzuela GarciaPTS6 2016-08-12Salon Diamante, Mérida, Mexico
19Win14–4–1Yolanda SeguraUD6 2015-03-06Hotel Holiday Inn, Durango, Mexico
18Win13–4–1Perla Hernandez HidalgoMD10 2013-11-01Auditorio Morelos, Progreso, Mexico
17Loss12–4–1Celina SalazarUD10 2013-08-17Plaza de Toros, Cancún, Mexico
16Win12–3–1Abigail RamosTKO1 2012-08-03Polifuncional Pancho Villa, Kanasín, Mexico
15Win11–3–1Yolanda SeguraUD10 2012-05-04Polifuncional Pancho Villa, Kanasín, Mexico
14Loss10–3–1Yésica MarcosUD10 2012-03-16Teatro Griego Juan Pablo Segundo, San Martín, ArgentinaLost WBO super-bantamweight title
13Win10–2–1Jessica VillafrancaUD10 2011-09-30Polifuncional Pancho Villa, Kanasín, MexicoRetained WBO super-bantamweight title
12Win9–2–1Angel GladneyUD8 2011-06-24Dade County Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11Win8–2–1Franchesca AlcanterUD10 2011-02-25Craneway Pavilion, Richmond, California, U.S.Retained WBO super-bantamweight title
10Win7–2–1Maria Elena VillalobosSD10 2010-06-30Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, CanadaRetained IBA super-bantamweight title;
Won vacant WBO super-bantamweight title
9Loss6–2–1Lisa BrownUD10 2010-03-27Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, CanadaFor vacant WBA super-bantamweight title
8Win6–1–1Donna BiggersUD10 2009-12-04HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.Retained IBA super-bantamweight title;
Won inaugural WBO super-bantamweight title
7Win5–1–1Kelsey JeffriesMD10 2009-09-12HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.Won vacant IBA super-bantamweight title
6Loss4–1–1Dominga OlivoSD8 2008-08-21Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.For vacant WBC International super-bantamweight title
5Draw4–0–1Johanna MendezSD6 2008-07-05Planet Hollywood, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Salina JordanKO1 2008-06-26Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Clara De la TorreUD4 2008-03-13The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Carley BateySD6 2008-02-07Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Margherita ValentiniUD4 2007-11-02Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.

Mixed martial arts record