# Jenifer Alcorn > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jenifer_Alcorn > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jenifer_Alcorn.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenifer_Alcorn > Source revision: 1355513304 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Jenifer Lynn Alcorn** (born July 15, 1970) is an American retired, undefeated [WIBA](/source/Women's_International_Boxing_Association), [IWBF](/source/International_Women's_Boxing_Federation), and IBA World Champion [female professional boxer](/source/Women's_boxing).[1][2] She was inducted into the [International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame](/source/International_Women's_Boxing_Hall_of_Fame) in 2023.[3][4] ## Early life and education Alcorn grew up in [Le Grand, California](/source/Le_Grand,_California), and later moved to [Fresno](/source/Fresno,_California). 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](/source/California_State_University,_Fresno). ## Athletic career 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. 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](/source/Jessica_Rakoczy), for the vacant IWBF Lightweight title. Alcorn won a ten-round split (96-94 92-98 98-92) decision over Rakoczy, by carrying the fight to Rakoczy aggressively.[5] On April 19, 2003, at Selland Arena in Fresno, Alcorn won an eight-round unanimous (78-74 77-75 77-75) decision over [Mia St. John](/source/Mia_St._John). On December 11, 2003, at Palace Indian Gaming Center in [Lemoore, California](/source/Lemoore,_California), Alcorn won a ten-round split (96-93 96-93 94-95) decision over [Melissa Del Valle](/source/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 (11 KO) while Del Valle fell to 28-4-1 (11 KO). 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 said she would continue her work with the Fresno State women's basketball team and her fitness training business. ## Personal life Alcorn and her family appeared on the October 9, 2006, episode of the U.S. version of *[Wife Swap](/source/Wife_Swap_(U.S._TV_series))*.[6] Alcorn established and manages Team JIB JAB, a fitness program utilizing a "bootcamp" instructional model. The curriculum focuses on physical exercise and dietary management as primary methods for personal health improvement. ## Professional boxing record No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes 18 Win Melissa Del Valle SD 2003-12-11 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US vacant Women's International Boxing Association World lightweight title 17 Win Franchesca Alcanter TKO 2003-10-02 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US 16 Win Mia St. John UD Apr 19, 2003 Selland Arena, Fresno, California, US 15 Win Jessica Rakoczy SD 2003-01-17 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US vacant International Women's Boxing Federation World lightweight title 14 Win Cheryl Nance TKO 2002-09-29 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US 13 Win Susan Mullett TKO 2002-04-26 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US vacant Women's International Boxing Federation World lightweight title 12 Win Carla Witherspoon UD 2002-02-01 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US 11 Win Lisa Lewis UD 2002-01-17 Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, US 10 Win Carla Witherspoon UD 2001-11-15 Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, US 9 Win Jessica La Pointe TKO 2001-06-24 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, US 8 Win Kimberly Reed K0 2001-04-13 Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, US 7 Win Lisa Lovell KO 2000-10-13 Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, US 6 Win Willicia Moorehead TKO 2000-09-10 Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US 5 Win Imelda Arias TKO 2000-07-28 Selland Arena, Fresno, California, US 4 Win Kanako Kudo TKO 2000-05-11 Table Mountain Casino, Friant, California, US 3 Win Kelly Whaley UD 2000-03-31 Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, US 2 Win Chris Sepulvado TKO 1999-09-04 Casino West, Yerington, Nevada, US 1 Win Robyn Covino TKO 1999-07-02 Fresno Fair Pavilion, Fresno, California, US ## References 1. ["Watch now: byYou News/Public Affairs - San Joaquin Spotlight: Jenifer Alcorn - ValleyPBS Video"](http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2365142618/). Retrieved 18 July 2017. 1. Matsune, Jon (2 October 2003). ["Boxing: Fired-up Alcorn finishes off foe in 41 seconds"](http://hanfordsentinel.com/sports/boxing-fired-up-alcorn-finishes-off-foe-in-seconds/article_63f8a66d-8f7c-5751-a2f7-cf1b2c991771.html). Retrieved 18 July 2017. 1. ["IWBHF celebrates 10 years"](https://www.maxboxing.com/news/news/iwbhf-celebrates-10-years). maxboxing.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024. 1. ["International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame 2023 & 2024"](https://wbcboxing.com/en/international-womens-boxing-hall-of-fame-2023/). wbcboxing.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024. 1. Radley, Scott (25 April 2015). ["Jessica Rakoczy and the fight of her life"](https://www.thespec.com/sports-story/5576319-jessica-rakoczy-and-the-fight-of-her-life/). *The Hamilton Spectator*. Retrieved 18 July 2017. 1. ["A FORMER BOXING CHAMPION MOM WHO RUNS HER HOME LIKE AN OLYMPIC COACH SWAPS WITH A WIFE WHO CHAMPIONS RELAXATION AND COMPETITIVE EATING, ON ABC'S "WIFE SWAP" : RealityWanted.com: Reality TV, Game Show, Talk Show, News - All Things Unscripted Social Network Casting Community"](http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/262-a-former-boxing-champion-mom-who-runs-her-home-like-an-olympic-coach-swaps-with-a-wife-who-champions-relaxation#.WW5PgumQzIU). *www.realitywanted.com*. Retrieved 18 July 2017. ## External links - [BoxingRecords](http://www.boxing-records.com/femm/voirpalma.phtml?boxeur=alcornje.html) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jenifer Alcorn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenifer_Alcorn) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenifer_Alcorn?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.