Layla McCarter (44-13-5, 11) was born in Alameda, California, U.S. on April 19, 1979. At the age of 19 years on September 23, 1998, she made her professional boxing debut against Deshawn Mohammed, winning the fight via 4-round unanimous decision.
On her 39th career fight at 27 years old, McCarter became a lightweight world champion on January 5, 2007 after defeating Donna Biggers via 2nd-round TKO to win the vacant WBA title.
She then went on to become world champion at the super-welterweight weight class as well, winning the WBA title against Jelena Mrdjenovich via 10-round split decision on March 28, 2008.
McCarter's last fight was a 8-round unanimous decision win against Beatriz Adriana Aguilar Jimenez at age 41 on November 7, 2020. She retired with a 21-fight winning streak.
Some of Layla McCarter's best fights were against Jelena Mrdjenovich, Cindy Serrano and Donna Biggers. For details about these fights refer to "Best fights of Layla McCarter".
McCarter has 13 losses on her boxing record. For details about these losses refer to "Layla McCarter Losses".
| # | Date | Opponent | Weight | Round | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 | Nov 7, 2020 41 years, 6 months 44-13-5 (11) | Beatriz Adriana Aguilar Jimenez | 8 | UD | Win | |
61 | Jan 17, 2019 39 years, 8 months 43-13-5 (11) | Yamila Esther Reynoso | 10 | UD | Win | |
60 | Jun 16, 2018 39 years, 1 months 42-13-5 (11) | Eva Bajic | WL | 10 | UD | Win |
59 | Mar 3, 2018 38 years, 10 months 41-13-5 (11) | Victoria Cisneros | WL | 8 | TKO | Win |
58 | Dec 22, 2017 38 years, 8 months 40-13-5 (10) | Erika Jeanette Hernandez | 8 | UD | Win | |
57 | Apr 29, 2017 38 years 39-13-5 (10) | Szilvia Szabados | 7 | TKO | Win | |
56 | Jul 16, 2016 37 years, 2 months 38-13-5 (9) | Melissa Hernandez | 8 | UD | Win | |
55 | Apr 16, 2016 36 years, 11 months 37-13-5 (9) | Yolanda Segura | 1 | TKO | Win | |
54 | Nov 21, 2014 35 years, 7 months 36-13-5 (8) | Melissa Hernandez | 8 | UD | Win | |
53 | Sep 13, 2012 33 years, 4 months 35-13-5 (8) | Noni Tenge | SWL | 8 | TKO | Win Won WBA Vacant |
52 | Aug 13, 2011 32 years, 3 months 34-13-5 (7) | Belinda Laracuente | 8 | UD | Win | |
51 | Feb 12, 2011 31 years, 9 months 33-13-5 (7) | Cimberly Harris | 6 | UD | Win | |
50 | Jul 3, 2009 30 years, 2 months 32-13-5 (7) | Emiko Raika | LT | 10 | UD | Win Defended WBA |
49 | Mar 17, 2007 27 years, 10 months 31-13-5 (7) | Houssam Hadhadi | LT | 10 | UD | Win |
48  | Mar 28, 2008 28 years, 11 months 30-13-5 (7) | 25 years, 9 months 21-2-1 (11) | LT | 10 | SD | Win Won WBA |
47 | Mar 7, 2008 28 years, 10 months 29-13-5 (7) | Dominga Olivo | LT | 3 | RTD | Win |
46  | Jan 11, 2008 28 years, 8 months 28-13-5 (6) | 25 years, 8 months 15-1-1 (7) | 6 | UD | Win | |
45 | Nov 11, 2007 28 years, 6 months 27-13-5 (6) | Tammy Franks | 3 | TKO | Win | |
44 | Nov 2, 2007 28 years, 6 months 26-13-5 (5) | Daniella Smith | 6 | UD | Win | |
43 | Jun 9, 2007 28 years, 1 months 25-13-5 (5) | Dominga Olivo | 8 | MD | Win | |
42 | May 25, 2007 28 years, 1 months 24-13-5 (5) | Angelica Martinez | 6 | UD | Win | |
41 | Apr 27, 2007 28 years 23-13-5 (5) | Melissa Hernandez | LT | 8 | UD | Loss |
40 | Feb 14, 2007 27 years, 9 months 23-12-5 (5) | Melissa Hernandez | LT | 8 | RTD | Win |
39 | Jan 5, 2007 27 years, 8 months 22-12-5 (4) | Donna Biggers | LT | 2 | TKO | Win Won WBA Vacant |
38 | Jan 5, 2007 27 years, 8 months 21-12-5 (3) | Belinda Laracuente | LT | 10 | UD | Win |
37 | Oct 7, 2006 27 years, 5 months 20-12-5 (3) | Dakota Stone | 8 | MD | Draw | |
36 | Jun 24, 2006 27 years, 2 months 20-12-4 (3) | Shadina Pennybaker | 5 | RTD | Win | |
35 | Apr 1, 2006 26 years, 11 months 19-12-4 (2) | Victoria Cisneros | 6 | UD | Win | |
34 | Jun 18, 2005 26 years, 1 months 18-12-4 (2) | 22 years, 11 months 11-1 (7) | 8 | UD | Loss | |
33 | Feb 12, 2005 25 years, 9 months 18-11-4 (2) | 22 years, 7 months 9-0 (5) | 6 | UD | Win | |
32 | Jul 2, 2004 25 years, 2 months 17-11-4 (2) | Chevelle Hallback | SFT | 10 | UD | Loss |
31 | Apr 16, 2004 24 years, 11 months 17-10-4 (2) | Mary Jo Sanders | 6 | UD | Loss | |
30 | Oct 4, 2004 25 years, 5 months 17-9-4 (2) | Lisa Holewyne | SLT | 10 | UD | Win |
29 | Jun 14, 2004 25 years, 1 months 16-9-4 (2) | Claudia Valenciana | 6 | UD | Win | |
28 | Apr 18, 2003 23 years, 11 months 15-9-4 (2) | Lisa Lewis | 6 | UD | Win | |
27 | Mar 7, 2003 23 years, 10 months 14-9-4 (2) | Tracy Byrd | 6 | SD | Win | |
26 | Feb 7, 2003 23 years, 9 months 13-9-4 (2) | Tracy Byrd | 6 | MD | Win | |
25 | Dec 28, 2002 23 years, 8 months 12-9-4 (2) | Chevelle Hallback | 10 | UD | Loss | |
24 | Dec 6, 2002 23 years, 7 months 12-8-4 (2) | Blanca Luna | 4 | MD | Win | |
23 | Nov 7, 2002 23 years, 6 months 11-8-4 (2) | Kelsey Jeffries | FT | 10 | UD | Loss |
22 | Jul 18, 2002 23 years, 2 months 11-7-4 (2) | Ada Velez | 6 | MD | Draw | |
21 | Jul 13, 2002 23 years, 2 months 11-7-3 (2) | Miki Kikukawa | 4 | UD | Win | |
20 | Apr 29, 2002 23 years 10-7-3 (2) | Emiko Raika | 8 | MD | Win | |
19 | Apr 13, 2002 22 years, 11 months 9-7-3 (2) | Sandra Yard | SFT | 10 | UD | Loss |
18 | Feb 17, 2002 22 years, 9 months 9-6-3 (2) | Jessica Rakoczy | 6 | UD | Loss | |
17 | Jan 13, 2002 22 years, 8 months 9-5-3 (2) | Alicia Ashley | 6 | PTS | Draw | |
16 | Jul 7, 2001 22 years, 2 months 9-5-2 (2) | Tracy Byrd | FT | 10 | UD | Win |
15 | May 19, 2001 22 years, 1 months 8-5-2 (2) | Jo Wyman | FT | 10 | PTS | Draw |
14 | Mar 9, 2001 21 years, 10 months 8-5-1 (2) | Marilyn Salcido | 4 | UD | Win | |
13 | Jan 17, 2001 21 years, 8 months 7-5-1 (2) | Melissa Del Valle | 6 | UD | Loss | |
12 | Oct 7, 2000 21 years, 5 months 7-4-1 (2) | Sandra Yard | FT | 10 | UD | Win |
11 | Aug 24, 2000 21 years, 4 months 6-4-1 (2) | Jamie Day | 1 | TKO | Win | |
10 | Aug 8, 2000 21 years, 3 months 5-4-1 (1) | Linda Tenberg | 6 | UD | Win | |
9 | Jul 22, 2000 21 years, 3 months 4-4-1 (1) | Jessica Treat | 4 | UD | Win | |
8 | Jul 16, 2000 21 years, 2 months 3-4-1 (1) | Elena Reid | 4 | UD | Win | |
7 | Apr 29, 2000 21 years 2-4-1 (1) | Shelley Lay | 3 | TKO | Win | |
6 | Jul 26, 1999 20 years, 3 months 1-4-1 (0) | Laura Serrano | 4 | SD | Loss | |
5 | Jun 17, 1999 20 years, 1 months 1-3-1 (0) | Tamara Hudgins | 4 | PTS | Draw | |
4 | Apr 24, 1999 20 years 1-3 (0) | Margaret MacGregor | 4 | UD | Loss | |
3 | Apr 3, 1999 19 years, 11 months 1-2 (0) | Margaret MacGregor | 4 | SD | Loss | |
2 | Feb 4, 1999 19 years, 9 months 1-1 (0) | Sandra Yard | 4 | UD | Loss | |
1 | Sep 23, 1998 19 years, 5 months 1-0 (0) | Deshawn Mohammed | 4 | UD | Win |
