Seniesa Estrada has determined that ending her profession on prime isn’t a “tremendous dangerous” thought in any respect.
The undisputed strawweight champion introduced Wednesday that she is hanging up her gloves after 13 years as a professional, simply seven month after unifying all 4 main belts in a unanimous determination win over Yokasta Valle. The 32-year-old from East Los Angeles, Calif. says in an Instagram submit that she is prepared for all times after boxing after dedicating 23 years to the game.
“Solely God is aware of how lengthy I’ve been considering this determination. Bodily and mentally, I can’t proceed anymore,” stated Estrada (26-0, 9 knockouts), who retires because the no. 4 rated boxer pound for pound in keeping with The Ring, whereas additionally holding The Ring championship at 105 kilos.
“We did all the pieces we imagined I’d do and extra as a lady in a male dominated sport. It’s been one wild trip. Thanks for standing by me. I hope that my model of preventing is one that folks will bear in mind perpetually.”
Estrada’s accolades embody successful the 2009 USA Nationwide Championships, plus USA Junior Olympic Nationwide Championships in 2007 and 2008 as an novice, in addition to world titles in two divisions. After defeating Anabel Ortiz by unanimous determination in 2021 to win the WBA strawweight title, she stepped up in weight to defeat Tenkai Tsunami by unanimous determination to win the WBO junior flyweight title. Estrada stepped again down in weight and commenced to unify the belts at 105 kilos, starting with a shutout of Tina Rupprecht in March of 2023 earlier than her closing bout with Valle earlier this yr, making her the primary lady to change into undisputed in that division.
“Seniesa Estrada is a spectacular particular person and fighter, and I do know she will look ahead to a contented and productive life exterior the ring,” stated Prime Rank Chairman Bob Arum, who has promoted Estrada since July of 2022. “Everybody at Prime Rank will miss selling her boxing profession.”
The information of Estrada’s retirement led to an outpouring of reward and respect from the boxing neighborhood. Claressa Shields was amongst those that commented on her Instagram submit, writing “So Surprising however so deserving! Want you nothing however the very best Tremendous Dangerous.”
WBC featherweight titleholder Skye Nicolson wrote: “Been a pleasure watching your journey! Undefeated, undisputed Superbad. All the very best wherever life takes you subsequent champ.”
