Leonela Paola Yúdica Andino (born 18 September 1988) is an Argentine professional boxer who is a former IBF female flyweight World champion.
Career
Yúdica made her professional boxing debut on 21 April 2012, beating Soledad del Valle Frias by unanimous decision.[1]
On 19 December 2014, she captured the IBF female flyweight title against Gabriela Bouvier on a split decision, the judges' scores being 97–93, 97–93 and 94–96.[1][2]
Yúdica retained the world title on 30 March 2015 when she drew with Vanesa Lorena Taborda in a fight where both fighters lost a point for fouling.[3] She retained the title in seven subsequent matches, all of which were held at Estadio Aldo Cantoni, in San Juan. Her four title defences after the Taborda fight were all won by unanimous decision; against Tyrieshia Douglas in July 2015; Soledad del Valle Frias in April 2016; Carolina Álvarez in March 2017; and Yunoka Furugawa on 13 October 2017. In August 2018 she beat Yairineth Altuve by majority decision. A rematch against Altuve in December 2018 saw Yúdica win by unanimous decision.[1][4]
In a fight against challenger Isabel Millan on 16 August 2019, a clash of heads between the boxers in the fourth-round caused Yúdica to suffer from significant bleeding. The fight was declared a no contest due to this, and Yúdica retained the title.[5] A rematch took place on 26 November 2021, with Yúdica winning by unanimous decision.[6][7]
Yudica lost her title in her 10th defense on 29 October 2022, going down to Mexico's Arely Muciño by split decision at Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, USA. Judge David Soliven scored the fight 96-94 for Yudica while judges Alejandro Rochin (96–94) and Zachary Young (97–93) were in favour of Muciño.[8][9]
On 28 July 2023, Yudica attempted to become a two-weight world champion when she challenged WBC and WBA female minimumweight title holder Seniesa Estrada at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, losing by unanimous decision. All three ringside judges scored the fight 97–93 in favour of Estrada.[10][11]
Professional boxing record
26 fights | 20 wins | 2 losses |
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By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 19 | 2 |
Draws | 3 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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26 | Win | 20–2–3 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 25 Nov 2023 | ![]() |
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25 | Loss | 19–2–3 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 28 Jul 2023 | ![]() |
For the WBC and WBA female minimumweight World titles |
24 | Win | 19–1–3 (1) | ![]() |
SD | 10 | 29 Apr 2023 | ![]() |
Won the vacant WBC female light-flyweight Silver title |
23 | Loss | 18–1–3 (1) | ![]() |
SD | 10 | 29 Oct 2022 | ![]() |
Lost the IBF female flyweight title |
22 | Win | 18–0–3 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (8) | 17 Sep 2022 | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 17–0–3 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 26 Nov 2021 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
20 | NC | 16–0–3 (1) | ![]() |
NC | 4 (10) | 16 Aug 2019 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title; Fight stopped after Yúdica cut from accidental head clash |
19 | Win | 16–0–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 21 Dec 2018 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
18 | Win | 15–0–3 | ![]() |
MD | 10 | 4 Aug 2018 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
17 | Win | 14–0–3 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 8 Jun 2018 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 13–0–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 13 Oct 2017 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
15 | Win | 12–0–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 24 Mar 2017 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
14 | Win | 11–0–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 22 Apr 2016 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
13 | Win | 10–0–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 31 Jul 2015 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
12 | Draw | 9–0–3 | ![]() |
MD | 10 | 20 Mar 2015 | ![]() |
Retained IBF female flyweight title |
11 | Win | 9–0–2 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | 19 Dec 2014 | ![]() |
Won IBF female flyweight title |
10 | Win | 8–0–2 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | 17 Oct 2014 | ![]() |
Won FAB female flyweight title |
9 | Draw | 7–0–2 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 12 Sep 2014 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 7–0–1 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 15 Mar 2014 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 6–0–1 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 21 Sep 2013 | ![]() |
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6 | Draw | 5–0–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 25 May 2013 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 26 Apr 2013 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 23 Nov 2012 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 9 Nov 2012 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
MD | 4 | 13 Oct 2012 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 21 Apr 2012 | ![]() |
References
- ^ a b c "Leonela Paola Yudica". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ McGrady, Jim (28 December 2014). "Women's Boxing: The Holiday Week Wrap Up". The Boxing Tribune. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ McGrady, Jim (24 March 2015). "Yudica Retains, UBF Champs crowned: The Women's Weekly Wrap Up". The Boxing Tribune. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Yúdica defenderá por séptima vez el título mundial en el Cantoni" [Yúdica will defend the world title for the seventh time at Cantoni]. Tiempo (in Spanish). San Juan, Argentina. 18 December 2018. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Tras el fuerte golpe de cabeza ¿Cómo sigue el estado de salud de Leonela Yúdica?" [After the strong blow to the head, how is Leonela Yúdica's health status?]. Tiempo (in Spanish). San Juan, Argentina. 20 August 2019. Archived from the original on 21 August 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "What's the Buzz November 2021". womenofboxing.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Leonela Paola Yudica vs Isabel Millan". boxrec.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Leonela Paola Yudica vs Arely Mucino". boxrec.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Arely Mucino Rides Late Surge To Split Decision Win Over Leonela Yudica, Claims IBF Flyweight Title". Boxing Scene. 29 October 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Seniesa Estrada Withstands Tough Challenge, Out-Points Leonela Yudica; Retains 105-Pound Belts". Boxing Scene. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Seniesa Estrada Retains Her Strawweight Titles After Defeating Leonela Yudica". Essentially Sports. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
External links
- Boxing record for Leonela Paola Yúdica from BoxRec (registration required)