Ava Knight
Ava Knight | |
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![]() Knight in 2018 | |
Born | Ava Michelle Knight-Salicka[1] August 15, 1988[2] Chico, California, U.S.[1] |
Other names | Lady of Boxing[1] |
Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1] |
Division | |
Reach | 65.0 in (165 cm)[2] |
Style | Boxing[2] |
Years active | 2007–present |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 27 |
Wins | 20 |
By knockout | 5 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 0 |
Draws | 5 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 2 |
Wins | 1 |
By knockout | 1 |
Losses | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
Other information | |
Website | http://www.officialavaknight.com/ |
Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Ava Michelle Knight-Salicka (born August 15, 1988) is an American professional boxer. She held the IBF female flyweight title from 2011 to 2012 and has challenged for world titles in three weight divisions; the WBC female super flyweight title in 2009; the WBO female bantamweight title in 2011; and the WBC female light flyweight title in 2013.
Boxing career
[edit]A professional boxer since 2007, Knight challenged Ana María Torres for the WBC female super-flyweight World title on 29 August 2009 at Ciudad Deportiva, Mexicali, Mexico, losing out by unanimous decision.[3] [4]
Her next bid for a World title took place on 18 June 2011, when she faced WBO female bantamweight champion Kaliesha West at Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, USA. The fight ended in a split draw with one judge scoring it 96-94 for West, another 96-94 for Knight and the third ruling it a 95-95 tie.[5] [6]
Knight finally won a World title at the third attempt, picking up the IBF female flyweight belt by knocking out defending champion Arely Muciño in round two of their contest at Palenque de la Feria, Colima, Mexico, on 29 October 2011.[7] [8]
She successfully defended her title twice before claiming the WBC flyweight Diamond belt on 13 October 2012, with a unanimous decision victory over Mariana Juárez at Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico.[9] [10]
On 26 October 2013, Knight attempted to wrest the WBC female light-flyweight World crown from Ibeth Zamora Silva but lost the fight at Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, Mexico, by unanimous decision.[11] [12]
In March 2024, it was revealed Knight had agreed to join the second season of boxing's first squad-based format, Team Combat League (TCL), competing for the Las Vegas Hustle.[13] [14] She made her debut on 5 April 2024, securing a unanimous decision win over Rosalinda Rodriguez in Miami, Florida, USA.[15]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Knight made her MMA debut against Shannon Goughary at Bellator 228 on September 28, 2019.[16] She won the fight by TKO in the third round.
Knight faced Emilee King at Bellator 238 on January 25, 2020.[17] She lost the bout via first round submission.[18]
WWE Tough Enough
[edit]Knight was one of 40 finalists for the 2015 season of World Wrestling Entertainment's Tough Enough, a reality television series in which aspiring pro-wrestlers compete for a spot on the organisation's roster. She was among the 10 people eliminated on the first day of the in-person tryouts held in Orlando, Florida, USA.[19] [20] [21] [22]
Personal life
[edit]Knight has two children - a son and daughter.[14]
Professional boxing record
[edit]27 fights | 20 wins | 2 losses |
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By knockout | 5 | 0 |
By decision | 15 | 2 |
Draws | 5 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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26 | Win | 20–2–5 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Dec 5, 2021 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 19–2–5 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Nov 1, 2019 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 18–2–5 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | May 17, 2019 | ![]() |
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24 | Draw | 17–2–5 | ![]() |
TD | 3 (8), 0:30 | Feb 9, 2019 | ![]() |
Fight stopped after Knight cut from accidental clash of heads |
23 | Win | 17–2–4 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Dec 7, 2018 | ![]() |
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22 | Win | 16–2–4 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Sept 22, 2018 | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 15–2–4 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Jul 21, 2018 | ![]() |
Won ABF-USA female bantamweight title |
20 | Win | 14–2–4 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Apr 23, 2016 | ![]() |
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19 | Draw | 13–2–4 | ![]() |
SD | 6 | Feb 20, 2016 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 13-2-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Nov 13, 2014 | ![]() |
Won WBC International female flyweight title |
17 | Loss | 12-2-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Oct 26, 2013 | ![]() |
For WBC female light flyweight title |
16 | Win | 12-1-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | May 11, 2013 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Silver female flyweight title |
15 | Win | 11-1-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jan 26, 2013 | ![]() |
Won WBC Silver female flyweight title |
14 | Win | 10-1-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Oct 13, 2012 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 9-1-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jun 30, 2012 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
12 | Win | 8-1-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (10), 1:00 | Mar 31, 2012 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
11 | Win | 7-1-3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10), 0:45 | Oct 29, 2011 | ![]() |
Won IBF female flyweight title |
10 | Draw | 6-1-3 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | Jun 18, 2011 | ![]() |
For WBO female bantamweight title |
9 | Win | 6-1-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6), 1:55 | Jan 14, 2011 | ![]() |
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8 | Loss | 5-1-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Aug 29, 2009 | ![]() |
For WBC female super flyweight title |
7 | Win | 5-0-2 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Nov 18, 2008 | ![]() |
Won IFBA North American bantamweight title |
6 | Win | 4-0-2 | ![]() |
KO | 5 (6), 0:20 | Jul 31, 2008 | ![]() |
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5 | Draw | 3-0-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Jun 12, 2008 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 3-0-1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Feb 9, 2008 | ![]() |
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3 | Draw | 2-0-1 | ![]() |
MD | 4 | Jan 11, 2008 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2-0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 1:19 | Sep 20, 2007 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | Aug 20, 2007 | ![]() |
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By submission | 0 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 1–1 | Emilee King | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 238 | January 25, 2020 | 1 | 2:18 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Shannon Goughary | TKO (punch to the body) | Bellator 228 | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 1:46 | Inglewood, California, United States |
References
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- ^ a b c "Ava Knight". tapology.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Knight's first title bid ends in loss by decision in Mexicali". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Ana Maria Torres vs Ava Knight". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Kaliesha West Retains Title in Draw with Ava Knight". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Kaliesha West vs Ava Knight". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Ava Knight on Her Shock KO of Arely Mucino, IBF Title Win". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Arely Mucino vs Ava Knight". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Ava Knight Shocks Mariana Juarez, Wins WBC Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Mariana Juarez vs Ava Knight". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Ava Knight Falls Short Versus Ibeth Zamora In Mexico". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Ibeth Zamora Silva vs Ava Knight". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Francis Ngannou's coach announces the new season of Team Combat League". Mancunian Matters. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b "One on One Interview - A Few Minutes With Ava Knight". womenofboxing.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Rosalinda Rodriguez vs Ava Knight". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Former WBC, IBF boxing champion Ava Knight signs with Bellator, debuts next month". August 10, 2019.
- ^ Danny Segura (January 9, 2020). "Former boxing champion Ava Knight returns at Bellator 238". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ "Bellator 238 results: Live 'Cyborg vs Budd' streaming play-by-play updates". MMAMania.com. January 25, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ^ "Ava Knight Eliminated from WWE "Tough Enough" Tryouts". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Catching Up With Ava Knight". The Boxing Voice. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "AVA KNIGHT-SALICKA NAMED WWE TOUGH ENOUGH CONTESTANT". Inside the Ropes. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Several Tough Enough Contestants Eliminated Already, Major Name Gone". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
External links
[edit]- 1988 births
- Sportspeople from Chico, California
- Living people
- American women boxers
- World flyweight boxing champions
- World boxing champions
- American female mixed martial artists
- American people of Polish descent
- Boxers from California
- Mixed martial artists from California
- Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
- 21st-century American women