Jenifer Alcorn

Who is Jenifer Alcorn?

Jenifer Lynn "All-American" 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 catcher of the Fresno State softball team.

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.