Канадалық боксшы және жаттықтырушы Ка́ра Ро́

Canadian boxer

Kara Olivia Rheault (born November 9, 1975), best known as Kara Ro, is a Canadian boxing and MMA trainer, and a retired boxer. She held the Women's International Boxing Association lightweight title in 2005.

Ro has enjoyed an extensive career as an athlete and as a professional trainer. As early as the first grade, she received awards for her athleticism. In high school, while maintaining academic excellence, Ro excelled in athletics. She was a member of eight high school teams including basketball, volleyball, co ed volleyball, track and field, tennis, badminton, swimming, and baseball. Ro was awarded M. V. P. in basketball, volleyball, co ed volleyball, and track and field and was the city champion in tennis and triple jump. Ro was the youngest player elected to the city's All Star basketball team and won numerous awards as a tournament All Star in volleyball. Ro's achievements and leadership awarded her both the junior and the senior athlete of the year awards. As a university student, Ro played volleyball for the University of Windsor. Not only was she elected captain of the team, but she also ranked in the top ten in Canada. After her second year at university, Ro was introduced to the world of boxing. After two years in Windsor boxing clubs, Ro decided to go to Detroit, Michigan. In addition to many outstanding boxing awards in her amateur competitions, Ro won the prestigious Ringside National Tournament.

Ro fought and won all 17 of her pro bouts between 2002 and 2011, and won the vacant Women's International Boxing Association version of the women's world lightweight title in June 2005. Chronic back injuries affected her ability to walk after surgery for extended periods. Ro fought only four times in the next six years.

Ro retired to marriage and family life, and has become a noted amateur and professional MMA and boxing trainer in the Windsor and Detroit areas. She also hosted the Canadian radio show 'TKO with Kara Ro', a noted radio talk show which is unrelated to boxing.

No. (Number)ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes17WinElizabeth ShermanUD2011 10 06Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, USA16WinLakeysha WilliamsUD2008 03 29Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA15WinLakeysha WilliamsUD2008 02 22Ford Community Center, Dearborn, Michigan, USA14WinKim ColbertUD2006 09 15Little River Casino, Manistee, Michigan, USA13Win Belinda LaracuenteUD2005 06 10State Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan, USAvacant Women's International Boxing Association World lightweight title12WinTracy ByrdUD2005 02 18State Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA11WinRenee RichardtTKO2004 11 19Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA10WinAngie PoeUD2004 08 28Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA9WinCrystal BollesKO2004 07 17Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA8WinTalia SmithTKO2004 04 02Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA7WinBlanca LunaUD2004 03 12Edgewater Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, USA6Win Sarah SchneiderTKO2003 12 05Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USA5WinLeona TannerTKO2003 09 02Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA4WinMelissa RodriguezTKO2003 08 30Sam's Town Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, USA3WinKim ColbertUD2003 06 27Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA2WinJulia DayTKO2003 02 07The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA1WinTerri BlairUD2002 09 27The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA