Jenifer Alcorn


Jenifer Lynn Alcorn is a retired, undefeated WIBA, IWBF, and IBA World Champion female professional boxer.
Alcorn grew up in Le Grand, California and later moved to Fresno. She was well known in Fresno athletic circles before beginning her career as a boxer. She was a stand-out high school athlete and attended California State University, Fresno.
Despite only having six amateur bouts, Alcorn fought in the women's nationals, 1999 USA Boxing National Championships, losing a 10-1 decision to eventual silver medalist Jean Martin of Brooklyn, N.Y. in the 139 pound quarterfinals.
Alcorn then launched a professional boxing career, with one goal above all others.....to set an example of achievement and success through hard work for her children.
She made her pro debut on July 2, 1999 in Fresno, where she TKO'd Robyn Covino in 0:59 seconds of the first round.
Alcorn eventually stepped up her level of competition by taking on undefeated Jessica Rakoczy, for the vacant IWBF Lightweight title. Alcorn won a ten-round split decision over Rakoczy, by carrying the fight to Rakoczy aggressively.
On April 19, 2003 at Selland Arena in Fresno, Alcorn won an eight-round unanimous decision over Mia St. John.
On December 11, 2003 at Palace Indian Gaming Center in Lemoore, California, Alcorn won a ten-round split decision over Melissa Del Valle for the vacant WIBA Lightweight title. Alcorn was knocked down by a left hook in the second round, and Del Valle landed effectively with overhand rights throughout the bout. However, Del Valle faded in the late going and Alcorn won the critical late rounds. Alcorn remained undefeated at 18-0-0 while Del Valle fell to 28-4-1.
Soon after the Del Valle fight, Alcorn announced her retirement from boxing on February 5, 2004, citing the stress that her boxing career placed on her children. saying "After eight years of training, I know I'll feel the effects of walking away, but I've seen fighters stay in too long, and I've seen the effect it has on their mind and body. By going out on top, the worst I'll be is a former 3-time World Champion. Every good thing has to come to an end." She says she will continue her work with the Fresno State women's basketball team and her fitness training business.
Alcorn and her family appeared on the October 9, 2006 episode of the U.S. version of Wife Swap.
Alcorn also runs a successful 'bootcamp' style workout routine called Team JIB JAB for those who want to better themselves through diet and exercise.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
18WinMelissa Del ValleSD2003-12-11Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USAvacant Women's International Boxing Association World lightweight title
17WinFranchesca AlcanterTKO2003-10-02Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USA
16WinMia St. JohnUD2003-04-19Selland Arena, Fresno, California, USA
15WinJessica RakoczySD2003-01-17Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USAvacant International Women's Boxing Federation World lightweight title
14WinCheryl NanceTKO2002-09-29Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USA
13WinSusan MullettTKO2002-04-26Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USAvacant Women's International Boxing Federation World lightweight title
12WinCarla WitherspoonUD2002-02-01Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USA
11WinLisa LewisUD2002-01-17Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, USA
10WinCarla WitherspoonUD2001-11-15Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, USA
9WinJessica La PointeTKO2001-06-24Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, USA
8WinKimberly ReedK02001-04-13Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, USA
7WinLisa LovellKO2000-10-13Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, USA
6WinWillicia MooreheadTKO2000-09-10Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA
5WinImelda AriasTKO2000-07-28Selland Arena, Fresno, California, USA
4WinKanako KudoTKO2000-05-11Table Mountain Casino, Friant, California, USA
3WinKelly WhaleyUD2000-03-31Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, USA
2WinChris SepulvadoTKO1999-09-04Casino West, Yerington, Nevada, USA
1WinRobyn CovinoTKO1999-07-02Fresno Fair Pavilion, Fresno, California, USA