| Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse July 20, 1995 Saint André Avellin, Quebec, Canada[1] |
| Other names | Rampage |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2016 - Present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse (born 20 July 1995) is a Canadian professional boxer who has held the WBC female heavyweight title since 7 March 2024.
Professional boxing career
Undefeated in her first three professional contests, Lepage-Joanisse unsuccessfully challenged Alejandra Jimenez for the World Boxing Council female World heavyweight title on 12 August 2017 losing by TKO in the third round.[2] After this defeat, Lepage-Joanisse stepped away from boxing for almost six years before making a comeback in March 2023. She became the WBC female heavyweight champion when she defeated Abril Vidal by split decision at the Montreal Casino on 7 March 2024.[3] [4]
Lepage-Joanisse is scheduled to defend her WBC heavyweight title against Claressa Shields at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI on July 27, 2024.[5] The bout is set to be contested at 175 lbs with the vacant WBO light heavyweight belt also on the line.[6]
Professional boxing record
| 8 fights | 7 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
References
- ^ "Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse". tapology.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Gamboa edges Reyes, Chihuas KOs Joaquino". Fight Times. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ "Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse New WBC Heavyweight Champion". wbcboxing.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Lepage-Joanisse Wins Split Decision Over Vidal for Unlikely Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 June 2024). "Claressa Shields faces Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in Detroit in July". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ "Boxing: Claressa Shields moves up to light-heavyweight to fight for world titles". BBC Sport. 4 June 2024.
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