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Cecilia Brækhus
Becoming the first woman to hold boxing’s four major world titles at once.
Undisputed champion · HBO landmark
- Born
- 28 September 1981
- Birthplace
- Cartagena, Colombia
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Cecilia Brækhus
Colombian-born Norwegian boxer who unified the women’s welterweight division. She ended her professional career with a victory at super-welterweight in 2025.
Early life
Raised in Bergen
Was adopted by Norwegian parents as a small child and grew up in Bergen.
Kickboxing start
Began kickboxing at fourteen before moving into amateur boxing.
Career
- 2007
Professional debut
Began boxing professionally after success in the amateur ranks.
- 2009
World title level
Won the WBA and WBC welterweight belts.
- 2020–2021
A new phase
Lost her titles to Jessica McCaskill and was also beaten in their rematch.
- 2025
Final victory
Retired after defeating Ema Kozin in Norway.
Achievements
Undisputed champion
Added the IBF belt to her WBA, WBC and WBO titles at welterweight.
HBO landmark
Defended her titles against Kali Reis in HBO’s first televised women’s bout.
Two-division success
Won the WBC and WBO super-welterweight titles in her final fight.
Beyond sport
Charitable work
Has served as an ambassador for the WBC Cares programme.
Two countries
Was born in Colombia and grew up in Norway after adoption.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Sport authority — career and achievements ↗WBC Cares ambassadors ↗Photo: Dmitry Valberg. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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