Since the World Boxing Council (WBC) began sanctioning women’s boxing in 2005, there have been many female world champions across various weight classes. Here is a list of the current and former WBC female world champions:
- Regina Halmich – Flyweight (2005-2007): Halmich was the first-ever WBC female world champion. She won the flyweight title in 2005 and successfully defended it twice before retiring in 2007.
- Carina Moreno – Flyweight (2007-2012): Moreno won the vacant WBC flyweight title in 2007 and defended it a total of 11 times before losing it in 2012.
- Mariana Juarez – Flyweight (2012-2013), Bantamweight (2018-present): Juarez won the WBC flyweight title in 2012 and defended it once before moving up to bantamweight. She then won the WBC bantamweight title in 2018 and has held it ever since.
- Jelena Mrdjenovich – Featherweight (2013-2015), Super Featherweight (2016-present): Mrdjenovich won the WBC featherweight title in 2013 and defended it twice before moving up to super featherweight. She then won the WBC super featherweight title in 2016 and has held it ever since.
- Alicia Ashley – Super Bantamweight (2015-2016): Ashley won the WBC super bantamweight title in 2015 and defended it once before losing it in 2016.
- Eva Wahlstrom – Super Featherweight (2018-2019): Wahlstrom won the vacant WBC super featherweight title in 2018 and defended it once before losing it in 2019.
- Delfine Persoon – Lightweight (2019): Persoon won the vacant WBC lightweight title in 2019 but lost it in her first defense against Katie Taylor.
- Jessica McCaskill – Welterweight (2020-present): McCaskill won the WBC welterweight title in 2020 and has held it ever since.
- Terri Harper – Super Featherweight (2020-present): Harper won the WBC super featherweight title in 2020 and has held it ever since.
- Chantelle Cameron – Super Lightweight (2020-present): Cameron won the vacant WBC super lightweight title in 2020 and has held it ever since.
- Yamileth Mercado – Super Bantamweight (2021-present): Mercado won the vacant WBC super bantamweight title in 2021 and has held it ever since.
- Daniela Romina Bermudez – Bantamweight (2021-present): Bermudez won the vacant WBC bantamweight title in 2021 and has held it ever since.
- Marlen Esparza – Flyweight (2021-present): Esparza won the vacant WBC flyweight title in 2021 and has held it ever since.
- Ibeth Zamora Silva – Light Flyweight (2021-present): Zamora Silva won the vacant WBC light flyweight title in 2021 and has held it ever since.
These are just a few of the many female boxers who have won WBC world titles over the years. The WBC continues to be a major sanctioning body for women’s boxing, and there are sure to be many more female champions in the years to come.
Female boxers have held WBC world titles in various weight classes. Here is a more comprehensive list of the WBC female world champions:
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has been a major sanctioning body for women’s boxing since it began recognizing women’s fights in 2005. Over the years, many female boxers have held WBC world titles in various weight classes. Here is a more comprehensive list of the WBC female world champions:
Flyweight:
- Regina Halmich (2005-2007)
- Carina Moreno (2007-2012)
- Mariana Juarez (2012-2013)
- Ibeth Zamora Silva (2013-2014, 2018-2019)
- Naoko Fujioka (2014-2016)
- Kenia Enriquez (2016-2019)
- Yesenia Gomez (2019-present)
Super Flyweight:
- Zulina Munoz (2012-2014, 2016-2019)
- Guadalupe Martinez (2014-2015)
- Alicia Ashley (2015-2016)
- Eva Voraberger (2018)
- Yulihan Luna Avila (2018-present)
Bantamweight:
- Yazmin Rivas (2011-2013)
- Shindo Go (2013)
- Catherine Phiri (2016-2017)
- Mariana Juarez (2018-present)
- Daniela Romina Bermudez (2021-present)
Super Bantamweight:
- Ana Maria Torres (2008-2013)
- Jackie Nava (2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016)
- Alicia Ashley (2016-2017)
- Fatuma Zarika (2018-2019)
- Yamileth Mercado (2021-present)
Featherweight:
- Jelena Mrdjenovich (2013-2015)
- Eva Wahlstrom (2016-2019)
- Terri Harper (2019-present)
Super Featherweight:
- Frida Wallberg (2010-2012)
- Jelena Mrdjenovich (2016-present)
Lightweight:
- Delfine Persoon (2019)
- Chantelle Cameron (2020-present)
Super Lightweight:
- Ana Laura Esteche (2016)
- Jessica McCaskill (2020-present)
- Chantelle Cameron (2020-present)
Welterweight:
- Cecilia Braekhus (2014-2020)
- Jessica McCaskill (2020-present)
Super Welterweight:
- Mikaela Lauren (2016-2017)
- Claressa Shields (2018-2019)
Middleweight:
- Christina Hammer (2010-2019)
These are just some of the many female boxers who have won WBC world titles over the years. The WBC continues to be a major sanctioning body for women’s boxing, and there are sure to be many more female champions in the years to come. It is important to recognize the achievements of these talented athletes and the progress that has been made in promoting women’s boxing as a legitimate and respected sport.
