Diana Prazak
Diana Prazak | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Diana Prazak |
Rated at | 130 lb (59 kg; 9.3 st)[1] |
Height |
5 ft 5 in (165 cm) [1] |
Nationality | Australian[1] |
Born |
[1] Melbourne, Victoria | July 20, 1979
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 15 |
Wins | 13 |
Wins by KO | 9 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Diana Prazak is a professional female boxer from Australia. She was born July 20, 1979 in Melbourne, Victoria into a large family with Maltese and Croatian heritage. She is the first Australian fighter to ever become the pound for pound number one.[2][3][4][5][6]
Amateur career
At the age of 27, Prazak joined a local boxing gym to lose weight.[2] She took her first amateur fight at 64kgs after six months of training. As an amateur fighter Prazak had six fights and won them all via stoppage. The last of which was for a national title, making her the Australian Amateur Light Welterweight Champion. This was to be her last amateur fight before turning professional.[2]
Professional career
Prazak made her professional boxing debut on March 13, 2010 in Moonee Valley, Victoria, Australia. She was defeated via unanimous decision after six rounds with fellow Australian Sarah Howett.[1]
Championships and accomplishments
- 2013 / 2014 – WBC Super Featherweight World Title (1 defense)[1]
- 2011 / 2012 – WIBA Super Featherweight World Title (2 defenses)[1]
- 2011 – PABA Super Featherweight Title[1]
- 2011 – Australian Light Welterweight Title[1]
- WIBA International Super Featherweight Title[1]
- Australian Lightweight Champion[1]
- Australian Amateur Light Welterweight Champion[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 "Diana Prazak Awakening Profile". Awakeningfighters.com. Retrieved 2014-08-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Diana Prazak Awakening Spotlight". Awakeningfighters.com. Retrieved 2014-08-31.
- ↑ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/diana-prazak-prepares-for-world-title-boxing-fight/story-e6frf9if-1226097832874
- ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/sport/boxing/australian-in-hunt-for-world-title-20120419-1x9zq.html
- ↑ http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/2030669/super-featherweight-champion-diana-prazak-impresses-students/
- ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/feb/28/diana-prazak-battles-doubters-australia-women-boxing