Vaia Zaganas
Vaia Zaganas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vaia Anne Zaganas Minimumweight[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 0.5 in (154 cm)[1] |
| Reach | 61 in (155 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox[1] |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Vaia Anne Zaganas (born May 22, 1975) is a former Canadian and American
Career
After discovering the sport at an early age, Zaganas went on to win the Canadian National Championships title in 1998. As part of Canada's National team, she compiled an impressive record of 36–4, winning fights in Canada, the United States and Europe. Other highlights of her amateur career include winning a second national title, twice winning gold at the U.S.A. vs Canada dual meet, twice winning gold at the U.S. national Blue and Gold event and being named "Most Outstanding Boxer" of the tournament. In 2000, she won Canada's "Rookie of The Year" award for best performance in international competition, male or female.[7]
Before turning professional, Zaganas was ranked number one in the world by
Later career
After her boxing career, Zaganas became a stunt performer and actress.[6]
Professional record
Over the course of her professional boxing career, Zaganas had 16 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws.[1]
| Record | Date | Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16–3 | April 8, 2004 | Win | Stephanie Dobbs | Unanimous decision | 10 | Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA |
| 15–3 | March 13, 2004 | Win | Yumi Takano | Majority decision | 6 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 14–3 | December 11, 2003 | Loss | Gracie Roca | Majority decision | 4 | Woodside, New York , USA
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| 14–2 | November 22, 2003 | Win | Sarah Goodson | Unanimous decision | 6 | Stateline, Nevada, USA |
| 13–2 | November 4, 2003 | Win | Dee Hamaguchi | Unanimous decision | 6 | Woodlawn, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA |
| 12–2 | October 25, 2003 | Win | Nikki Verbeck | TKO
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2 | Tunica, Mississippi, USA |
| 11–2 | August 22, 2003 | Win | Tracey Stevens | TKO
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2 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 10–2 | July 25, 2003 | Win | Sarah Goodson | Unanimous decision | 6 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| 9–2 | May 24, 2003 | Loss | Luz Rodriguez | Unanimous decision | 6 | Reno, Nevada, USA |
| 9–1 | April 26, 2003 | Win | Hollie Dunaway | TKO
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2 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 8–1 | April 18, 2003 | Win | Nina Ahlin | Unanimous decision | 6 | Lemoore, California, USA |
| 7–1 | March 27, 2003 | Win | Terri Moss | Unanimous decision | 6 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
| 6–1 | February 15, 2003 | Win | Stephanie Dobbs | Unanimous decision | 6 | Laughlin, Nevada, USA |
| 5–1 | June 15, 2002 | Win | Sarah Goodson | TKO
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8 | Ignacio, Colorado, USA |
| 4–1 | May 15, 2002 | Win | Dee Hamaguchi | Unanimous decision | 6 | Kenner, Louisiana, USA |
| 3–1 | February 16, 2002 | Win | Dee Hamaguchi | Unanimous decision | 4 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 2–1 | October 26, 2001 | Win | Janet Williams | TKO
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1 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 1–1 | October 12, 2001 | Win | Crystal Parker | TKO
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1 | Pala, California, USA |
| 0–1 | July 8, 2001 | Loss | Luz Rodriguez | Split decision | 4 | West Wendover, Utah, USA |
See also
- World Amateur Boxing Championships
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Vaia Zaganas - professional boxing record". BoxRec. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ "BOXING SHOW RESULTS : DATE: APRIL 26, 2003 LOCATION: STRATOSPHERE HOTEL & CASINO, LAS VEGAS" (PDF). Boxing.nv.gov. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "BoxRec: Vaia Zaganas".
- ^ "Vaia Zaganas | Awakening Fighters".
- ^ "Women's Boxing: Vaia Zaganas Biography".
- ^ IMDb
- ^ a b "Women's Boxing: Vaia Zaganas Biography". www.womenboxing.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
External links
- Boxing record for Vaia Zaganas from BoxRec (registration required)
- International Female Boxers Association
- Vaia Zaganas at Women Boxing Archive Network
- Interview: 12 Rounds with Vaia Zaganas
- Vaia Zaganas on Twitter
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- Facebook | Vaia Zaganas
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