Best fights of Layla McCarter
Over 22 years as a professional, Layla McCarter has compiled a 44-13-5 (11) record, including 18 title fights across six weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Layla McCarter defeats Jelena Mrdjenovich
On February 12, 2005 Layla McCarter faced Jelena Mrdjenovich in a super featherweight bout. McCarter was 25 years old with a record of 17-11-4, and Mrdjenovich was 22 with a record of 9-0. McCarter was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Mrdjenovich was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. McCarter won via unanimous decision.
2. Layla McCarter defeats Jelena Mrdjenovich in their 3rd fight
On March 28, 2008 Layla McCarter fought Jelena Mrdjenovich for the vacant WBA female lightweight title. It was their third meeting. McCarter was 28 years old with a record of 29-13-5, and Mrdjenovich was 25 with a record of 21-2-1. McCarter was on a 6-fight winning streak. McCarter won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Layla McCarter defeats Eva Bajic
On June 16, 2018 Layla McCarter defended her WIBF and GBU female welterweight titles against Eva Bajic. McCarter was 39 years old with a record of 41-13-5, and Bajic was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter was on a 18-fight winning streak. McCarter won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Layla McCarter KOs Victoria Cisneros in their 2nd fight
On March 3, 2018 Layla McCarter fought Victoria Cisneros for the vacant WIBF and GBU female welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. McCarter was 38 years old with a record of 40-13-5, and Cisneros was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter was on a 17-fight winning streak. McCarter stopped Victoria Cisneros via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant titles.
5. Layla McCarter defeats Lisa Holewyne
On October 4, 2004 Layla McCarter fought Lisa Holewyne for the vacant WIBF and GBU female super lightweight titles. McCarter was 25 years old with a record of 16-9-4, and Holewyne was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter was on a 4-fight winning streak. McCarter won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
6. Layla McCarter defeats Tracy Byrd
On July 7, 2001 Layla McCarter defended her IFBA featherweight title against Tracy Byrd. McCarter was 22 years old with a record of 8-5-2, and Byrd was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Layla McCarter defeats Sandra Yard in their 2nd fight
On October 7, 2000 Layla McCarter fought Sandra Yard for the vacant IFBA featherweight title. It was their second meeting. McCarter was 21 years old with a record of 6-4-1, and Yard was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter was on a 5-fight winning streak. McCarter won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Layla McCarter KOs Yolanda Segura
On April 16, 2016 Layla McCarter faced Yolanda Segura. McCarter was 36 years old with a record of 36-13-5, and Segura was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter was on a 13-fight winning streak. McCarter stopped Yolanda Segura via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Layla McCarter KOs Donna Biggers
On January 5, 2007 Layla McCarter defended her GBU female lightweight title against Donna Biggers. McCarter was 27 years old with a record of 21-12-5, and Biggers was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter was coming off a win. McCarter stopped Donna Biggers via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Layla McCarter KOs Tammy Franks
On November 11, 2007 Layla McCarter faced Tammy Franks. McCarter was 28 years old with a record of 26-13-5, and Franks was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCarter was on a 3-fight winning streak. McCarter stopped Tammy Franks via TKO in the 3rd round.