Belinda Laracuente


Belinda Laracuente is a women's boxing competitor from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, where she lived from 1989 to 1998. Her nickname is Brown Sugar.
Laracuente's debuted as a professional boxer on February 12, 1997, against Karen Nye, whom Laracuente beat. She fought former world champion Cora Webber, and lost that fight.
On October 10, 1999, she reached a draw in four rounds with Jeanne Martinez. After winning her next fight, she went to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where she got arrested the night before the fight for gambling before reaching that state's legal age for that activity. She spent a night in jail, and then lost a decision in ten rounds to Denise Moraetes.
In her next bout, Laracuente beat future world champion Daniela Somers by a unanimous decision in Miami. After Somers went on to win the world title by beating Leah Melinger, Laracuente asked for a rematch but with the world title on the line, but was denied by Somers' management.
She won three more bouts, and then she faced Zulfia Koutdoussova, losing a split decision to her.
Next came Laracuente's first world title try. Facing world champion Christy Martin at the Félix Trinidad-David Reid Pay Per View undercard, Laracuente lost a decision in eight rounds, in a bout that HBO Boxing commentator Jim Lampley said that he thought Laracuente should have won by 78 to 74 on his unofficial score.
After losing one more fight, she retired, but in December 2002 she announced plans to return into the ring, with hopes of getting a new world title chance.
On May 14, 2005, she returned, losing a decision to Mary Jo Sanders, in Kinder, Louisiana. She later lost also to Layla McCarter.
On July 8, 2005, she fought Missy Fiorentino on short notice, losing a unanimous decision to the undefeated prospect.
In 2007 Esther Phiri defeated Belinda to become a world champion.
In 2008, she appeared as a defendant on The People's Court. She was sued by a one-time cornerman who claimed Laracuente never paid him for his services. The cornerman had sued for $2500 of her $7000 purse, plus an additional $2500 for embarrassment and threats, but was awarded only $350 by judge Marilyn Milian.
Laracuente ended her boxing career on June 22, 2012, with a career record of 26-28-3.
She also appeared in an episode of Made when a teenager was being made into a boxer.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
58Loss26–3–28 Monica Silvina AcostaTKOAug 9, 2013Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina.png" />WBA World female super lightweight title
57Win26–3–27 Jelena MrdjenovichUDJun 29, 2012 Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
56Win26–3–26 Nicole WoodsUDMar 27, 2012 Grand Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
55Loss26–3–25 Layla McCarterUDAug 13, 2011 Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA
54Win DJ MorrisonUDOct 16, 2010 Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, USA
53Win Lakeysha WilliamsUDSep 29, 2009 Yesha Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
52Loss Jessica RakoczyUDApr 23, 2009 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USA
51Loss Fatuma ZarikaUDDec 20, 2008 Charter Hall, Nairobi, Kenyainterim Women's International Boxing Federation World super bantamweight title
50Loss Anne Sophie MathisUDNov 22, 2008 Les Vielles Forges, Les Mazures, Ardennes, FranceWBA World female super lightweight title
49Loss Jaime ClampittUDMar 14, 2008 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, USAInternational Women's Boxing Federation World lightweight title
48Loss Jessica RakoczyUDFeb 29, 2008 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USANABF female lightweight title
47Loss Holly HolmUDFeb 7, 2008 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USAInternational Female Boxers Association World welterweight title
46Loss Esther PhiriUDDec 1, 2007 Woodlands Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia
45Win Melissa Del ValleUDJun 15, 2007 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USAGlobal Boxing Union Female World super lightweight title
44Loss Duda YankovichUDMar 17, 2007 Companhia Athletica Brooklyn, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, BrazilWomen's International Boxing Association World super lightweight title
43Loss Jelena MrdjenovichUDFeb 10, 2007 Delta South Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
42Loss Melissa FiorentinoUDDec 1, 2006 Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
41Loss Layla McCarterUDNov 17, 2006 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USAvacant Global Boxing Union Female World lightweight title
40 Jessica RakoczyNCSep 2, 2006 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
39Loss Myriam LamareUDJul 17, 2006 La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, FranceWBA World female super lightweight title
38Loss Myriam LamareUDMar 18, 2006 Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, FranceWBA World female super lightweight title
37Draw Valanna McGeePTSFeb 3, 2006 Win-River Casino, Redding, California, USA
36Loss Chevelle HallbackUDNov 18, 2005 Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWomen's International Boxing Association World super featherweight title
35Loss Emiko RaikaPTSOct 1, 2005 Roppongi Velfarre, Tokyo, Japan
34Win Ann SaccuratoSDAug 26, 2005 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, USA
33Loss Melissa FiorentinoUDJul 8, 2005 Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, USA
32Loss Kara RoJun 10, 2005 State Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan, USAvacant Women's International Boxing Association World lightweight title
31Loss Mary Jo SandersUDMay 14, 2005 Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, USA
30Loss Jessica RakoczyUDApr 1, 2005 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USAInternational Boxing Association female lightweight title vacant WBA-NABA female lightweight title
29Loss Sumya AnaniUDJan 22, 2005 Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, USAInternational Boxing Association female welterweight title
28Win Iva WestonUDFeb 28, 2004 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, USA
27Draw Tracy ByrdPTSJun 28, 2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, USA
26Win Gina GreenwaldMar 29, 2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, USA
25Win Janae ArchuletaUDJan 18, 2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, USA
24Win Carla WitherspoonUDAug 30, 2002 Holiday Inn, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
23Loss Karla RedoUDMay 12, 2000 Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA
22Loss Christy MartinMDMar 3, 2000 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
21Loss Zulfia KutdyusovaMDAug 14, 1999 Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
20Win Mitzi JeterUDMay 29, 1999 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
19Win Glenda WatkinsUDMar 26, 1999 Park Plaza Hotel, Hialeah, Florida, USA
18Win Carla WitherspoonUDFeb 26, 1999 Milander Auditorium, Hialeah, Florida, USA
17Win Daniella SomersFeb 5, 1999 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, USA
16Loss Denise MoraetesUDDec 3, 1998 Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, USA
15Win Tawayna BroxtonUD0ct 16, 1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
14Draw Jeanne MartinezPTS0ct 8, 1998 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
13Win Gail GrandchampTKOSep 12, 1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
12Win Lasha ChurchKOJun 27, 1998 North River Gym, Miami, Florida, USA
11Win Jasmine LawsonTKOApr 18, 1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
10Win Sharon TillerTKOApr 3, 1998 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
9Win Shannise DavisTKOFeb 18, 1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
8Win Tawayna BroxtonUDOct 24, 1997 Classic Club, Hialeah, Florida, USA
7Win Hayde N'unezTKOSep 27, 1997 Marriott Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico
6Win Sue ChasePTSAug 16, 1997 Lima, Peru
5Win Lusell AaronTKOJun 22, 1997 Lima, Peru
4Win Shanna WilliamsTKOMay 30, 1997 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
3Loss Dora WebberUDMay 23, 1997 Charlotte Memorial Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
2Win Stephanie HopkinsTKOMar 14, 1997 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
1Win1–0 Karen Nye4Feb 13, 1997Milander Auditorium, Hialeah, Florida, USAProfessional debut