Jenifer Alcorn
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Jenifer Lynn "All-American" Alcorn (born July 15, 1970 in San Luis Obispo, California
) is a retired, undefeated WIBA
, IWBF
, and IBA
World Champion female professional boxer
. Alcorn was one of the hardest working and hardest punching fighters in women's boxing.
Alcorn grew up in Le Grand, California
and later moved to Fresno. She was well known in Fresno athletic circles before beginning her career as a boxer. She was a stand-out high school athlete, and catcher of the Fresno State softball team.
Despite only having six amateur bouts, Alcorn fought in the women's nationals, 1999 USA Boxing National Championships, losing a 10-1 decision to eventual silver medalist Jean Martin of Brooklyn, N.Y. in the 139 pound quarterfinals.
Alcorn then launched a professional boxing career, with one goal above all others.....to set an example of achievement and success through hard work for her children.
She made her pro debut on July 2, 1999 in Fresno, where she TKO'd Robyn Covino in 0:59 seconds of the first round.
Alcorn eventually stepped up her level of competition by taking on undefeated Jessica Rakoczy
, for the vacant IWBF Lightweight title. Alcorn won a ten round split (96-94 92-98 98-92) decision over Rakoczy, by carrying the fight to Rakoczy aggressively.
On April 19, 2003 at Selland Arena in Fresno, Alcorn won an eight round unanimous (78-74 77-75 77-75) decision over Mia St. John
.
On December 11, 2003 at Palace Indian Gaming Center in Lemoore, California
, Alcorn won a ten round split (96-93 96-93 94-95) decision over Melissa Del Valle
for the vacant WIBA Lightweight title. Alcorn was knocked down by a left hook in the second round, and Del Valle landed effectively with overhand rights throughout the bout. However, Del Valle faded in the late going and Alcorn won the critical late rounds. Alcorn remained undefeated at 18-0-0 (11 KO) while Del Valle fell to 28-4-1 (11 KO).
Soon after the Del Valle fight, Alcorn announced her retirement from boxing on February 5, 2004, citing the stress that her boxing career placed on her children. saying "After eight years of training, I know I'll feel the effects of walking away, but I've seen fighters stay in too long, and I've seen the effect it has on their mind and body. By going out on top, the worst I'll be is a former 3-time World Champion. Every good thing has to come to an end." She says she will continue her work with the Fresno State women's basketball team and her fitness training business.
Alcorn and her family appeared on the October 9, 2006 episode of the U.S. version of Wife Swap
.
Alcorn also runs a successful 'bootcamp' style workout routine called Team JAB for those who want to better themselves through diet and exercise.
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities...
) is a retired, undefeated WIBA
Women's International Boxing Association
The Women's International Boxing Association a sanctioning body for women's professional boxing came into existence in July 2000, and quickly grew into a major force in the sport....
, IWBF
International Women's Boxing Federation
The IWBF is, along with the WIBA, WIBF and others, one of the more recognized world championship fight sanctioning organizations in Women's boxing. The organization is based in Huntington, New York....
, and IBA
International Boxing Association
The International Boxing Association is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships.- Origins :...
World Champion female professional boxer
Women's boxing
Women's boxing first appeared in the Olympic Games at a demonstration bout in 1902. For most of the 20th century, however, it was banned in most nations. Its revival was pioneered by the Swedish Amateur Boxing Association, which sanctioned events for women in 1988. The British Amateur Boxing...
. Alcorn was one of the hardest working and hardest punching fighters in women's boxing.
Alcorn grew up in Le Grand, California
Le Grand, California
Le Grand is a census-designated place in Merced County, California, United States. Le Grand is located east-southeast of Merced, at an elevation of 253 feet...
and later moved to Fresno. She was well known in Fresno athletic circles before beginning her career as a boxer. She was a stand-out high school athlete, and catcher of the Fresno State softball team.
Despite only having six amateur bouts, Alcorn fought in the women's nationals, 1999 USA Boxing National Championships, losing a 10-1 decision to eventual silver medalist Jean Martin of Brooklyn, N.Y. in the 139 pound quarterfinals.
Alcorn then launched a professional boxing career, with one goal above all others.....to set an example of achievement and success through hard work for her children.
She made her pro debut on July 2, 1999 in Fresno, where she TKO'd Robyn Covino in 0:59 seconds of the first round.
Alcorn eventually stepped up her level of competition by taking on undefeated Jessica Rakoczy
Jessica Rakoczy
Jessica Rakoczy is a professional boxer and professional mixed martial arts fighter from Hamilton, Ontario. She is as a 3 time WIBA World Champion and NABAW Light Weight Champ.-MMA record:- Championships :...
, for the vacant IWBF Lightweight title. Alcorn won a ten round split (96-94 92-98 98-92) decision over Rakoczy, by carrying the fight to Rakoczy aggressively.
On April 19, 2003 at Selland Arena in Fresno, Alcorn won an eight round unanimous (78-74 77-75 77-75) decision over Mia St. John
Mia St. John
Mia Rosales St. John is a Mexican-American professional boxer in the Light Welterweight division. Mia is the former WIBA and WIBF Lightweight Champion. She is also a model, businesswoman, and Tae Kwon Do Champion.-Early life:...
.
On December 11, 2003 at Palace Indian Gaming Center in Lemoore, California
Lemoore, California
Lemoore is a city in Kings County, California, United States. Lemoore is located west-southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of 230 feet . It is part of the Hanford–Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Alcorn won a ten round split (96-93 96-93 94-95) decision over Melissa Del Valle
Melissa Del Valle
Melissa Del Valle is an American multiple champion in the sport of women's boxing, both at the amateur and professional levels....
for the vacant WIBA Lightweight title. Alcorn was knocked down by a left hook in the second round, and Del Valle landed effectively with overhand rights throughout the bout. However, Del Valle faded in the late going and Alcorn won the critical late rounds. Alcorn remained undefeated at 18-0-0 (11 KO) while Del Valle fell to 28-4-1 (11 KO).
Soon after the Del Valle fight, Alcorn announced her retirement from boxing on February 5, 2004, citing the stress that her boxing career placed on her children. saying "After eight years of training, I know I'll feel the effects of walking away, but I've seen fighters stay in too long, and I've seen the effect it has on their mind and body. By going out on top, the worst I'll be is a former 3-time World Champion. Every good thing has to come to an end." She says she will continue her work with the Fresno State women's basketball team and her fitness training business.
Alcorn and her family appeared on the October 9, 2006 episode of the U.S. version of Wife Swap
Wife Swap
Wife Swap is a reality television program, originally produced by UK independent television production company RDF Media and created by Stephen Lambert. It was first broadcast in 2003 on the UK's Channel 4. Since 2004, a US version has also been broadcast on the ABC network...
.
Alcorn also runs a successful 'bootcamp' style workout routine called Team JAB for those who want to better themselves through diet and exercise.