Layla McCarter


Layla Eveleen McCarter is an American professional boxer.

Career

She has held multiple world titles across five weight divisions, having held the WIBF welterweight title since 2018 and previously the featherweight title in 2000; the WIBF super lightweight title in 2003; the WBA female lightweight title twice between 2007 and 2009; and the WBA female super welterweight title in 2012.
In 2016 January Ring magazine considered Layla McCarter the 10th best female boxer of all time.
She was also awarded by the Nevada and California Boxing Hall of Fame, and recently in February 2017 she was signed by Mayweather Promotions, as its second female boxer.

Public challenge to Ronda Rousey

On July 31, 2015, Ronda Rousey's trainer, Edmond Tarverdyan, expressed the belief that his fighter "can win the boxing world title" while discussing a potential fight with Cris Cyborg. After noting that "Ronda spars with boxing world champions that punch way harder than Cyborg", Tarverdyan claimed that she "has never lost a round in the gym. A round. With boxing world champions".
Layla McCarter is the current Big Knockout Boxing female champion and immediately challenged Ronda Rousey to boxing match.
Alongside Amanda Serrano went on to criticize Rousey's stand-up fighting technique stating in the Guardian “She’s very good at what she does, but she needs to stay in her lane because boxing takes a lot of experience to reach the top level.
“She better just stay in her lane because she’s going to get hurt.”.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
65Win47–13–5Paulina CardonaTKO4 Feb 1, 2025Jiutepec, Mexico
64Win46–13–5Beatriz AguilarKO4 Aug 17, 2024Salon Rosas, Jiutepec, Mexico
63Win45–13–5Halanna Dos SantosUD10Mar 25, 2022Salon Santosha, Xochitepec, MexicoRetained WIBF and GBU welterweight titles
62Win44–13–5Beatriz Adriana Aguilar JimenezUD8Nov 7, 2020Deportivo Cri-Cri, Cuernavaca, Mexico
61Win43–13–5Yamila Esther ReynosoUD10Jan 17, 2019MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
60Win42–13–5Eva BajicUD10Jun 16, 2018Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe, GermanyRetained WIBF and GBU welterweight titles
59Win41–13–5Victoria CisnerosTKO8 Mar 3, 2018Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, California, U.S.Won vacant WIBF and GBU welterweight titles
58Win40–13–5Erika Jeanette HernandezUD8Dec 22, 2017Deportivo Lázaro Cardenas, Mexico City, Mexico
57Win39–13–5Szilvia SzabadosTKO7 Apr 29, 2017Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
56Win38–13–5Melissa HernandezUD8Jul 16, 2016Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
55Win37–13–5Yolanda SeguraTKO1 Apr 16, 2016Arena Neza, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
54Win36–13–5Melissa HernandezUD8Nov 21, 2014The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
53Win35–13–5Noni TengeTKO8 Sep 30, 2012Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant WBA light-middleweight title
52Win34–13–5Belinda LaracuenteUD8Aug 13, 2011Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
51Win33–13–5Cimberly HarrisUD6Feb 12, 2011Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
50Win32–13–5Emiko RaikaUD10Jul 3, 2009South Point Hotel Casino, Enterprise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA and GBU lightweight titles
49Win31–13–5Loli MunozUD10Aug 15, 2008The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained GBU lightweight title
48Win30–13–5Jelena MrdjenovichSD10Mar 28, 2008Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaRetained WBA lightweight title
47Win29–13–5Dominga OlivoRTD3 Mar 7, 2008The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant GBU lightweight title
46Win28–13–5Cindy SerranoUD6Jan 11, 2008The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
45Win27–13–5Tammy FranksTKO3 Nov 10, 2007Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
44Win26–13–5Daniella SmithUD6Nov 2, 2007Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
43Win25–13–5Dominga OlivoMD8Jun 9, 2007Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
42Win24–13–5Angelica MartinezUD6May 25, 2007The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
41Loss23–13–5Melissa HernandezUD8Apr 27, 2007The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost GBU lightweight title
40Win23–12–5Melissa HernandezRTD8 Feb 14, 2007The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained GBU lightweight title
39Win22–12–5Donna BiggersTKO2 Jan 5, 2007The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained GBU lightweight title;
Won inaugural WBA lightweight title
38Win21–12–5Belinda LaracuenteUD10Nov 17, 2006The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant GBU lightweight title
37Draw20–12–5Dakota StoneMD8Oct 7, 2006Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington, U.S.
36Win20–12–4Shadina PennybakerRTD5 Jun 24, 2006Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
35Win19–12–4Victoria CisnerosUD6Apr 1, 2006Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
34Loss18–12–4Jelena MrdjenovichUD8Jun 18, 2005Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
33Win18–11–4Jelena MrdjenovichUD6Feb 12, 2005Ramada Kingsway Inn, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
32Loss17–11–4Chevelle HallbackUD10Jul 2, 2004Pala Casino Spa Resort, Pala, California, U.S.For vacant WIBA super-featherweight title
31Loss17–10–4Mary Jo SandersUD6Apr 16, 2004Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
30Win17–9–4Lisa HolewyneUD10Oct 4, 2003Swinomish Northern Lights Casino, Anacortes, Washington, U.S.Won vacant WIBF, and
29Win16–9–4Claudia ValencianaUD6Jun 14, 2004Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
28Win15–9–4Lisa LewisUD6Apr 18, 2003Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
27Win14–9–4Tracy ByrdSD6Mar 7, 2003City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
26Win13–9–4Tracy ByrdMD6Feb 15, 2003Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
25Loss12–9–4Chevelle HallbackUD10Dec 28, 2002Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
24Win12–8–4Blanca LunaMD4Dec 6, 2002Edgewater Hotel and Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
23Loss11–8–4Kelsey JeffriesUD10Nov 7, 2002Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.Lost IFBA featherweight title
22Draw11–7–4Ada VelezMD6Jul 18, 2002Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
21Win11–7–3Miki KikukawaUD4Jul 13, 2002The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
20Win10–7–3Emiko RaikaMD8Apr 29, 2002Shimokita Town Hall, Tokyo, Japan
19Loss9–7–3Sandra YardUD10Apr 13, 2002Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.For vacant IFBA super-featherweight title
18Loss9–6–3Jessica RakoczyUD6Feb 17, 2002Stardust Resort and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
17Draw9–5–3Alicia AshleyPTS6Jan 13, 2002Venetian Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16Win9–5–2Tracy ByrdUD10Jul 7, 2001Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Retained IFBA featherweight title
15Draw8–5–2Jo WymanPTS10May 19, 2001Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Retained IFBA featherweight title
14Win8–5–1Marilyn SalcidoUD4Mar 9, 2001Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
13Loss7–5–1Melissa Del ValleUD6Jan 17, 2001Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
12Win7–4–1Sandra YardUD10Oct 7, 2000Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Won
11Win6–4–1Jamie DayTKO1 Aug 24, 2000Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
10Win5–4–1Linda TenbergUD6Aug 4, 2000Ben Hur Shrine Temple, Austin, Texas, U.S.
9Win4–4–1Jessica TreatUD4July 22, 2000Civic Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
8Win3–4–1Elena ReidUD4July 16, 2000Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7Win2–4–1Shelley LayTKO3 Apr 29, 2000Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
6Loss1–4–1Laura SerranoSD4Jul 26, 1999Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
5Draw1–3–1Tamara HudginsMD4Jun 17, 1999Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
4Loss1–3Margaret MacGregorMD4Apr 24, 1999Arts Museum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
3Loss1–2Margaret MacGregorSD4Apr 3, 1999Kitsap Pavilion, Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
2Loss1–1Sandra YardUD4Feb 4, 1999Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S
1Win1–0Deshawn MohammedUD4Sep 23, 1998Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S