Noriko Kariya

Canadian boxer

Noriko Ann Kariya (born June 12, 1979) is a Canadian professional female boxer.

Noriko Kariya grew up interested in becoming a hockey player. Her brothers, Steve Kariya, Martin Kariya, and Paul Kariya, whom she looked up to as a child, were professional hockey players. she became a member of the women's field hockey team, and joined the local boxing gym to keep in shape. Kariya's presence at the gym was difficult for the gym's other patrons; many felt uncomfortable with having a woman train next to them. Kariya did not feel welcome but came to love the sport of boxing and wanted to pursue it as a career. and on May 24, 2006, she fought the undefeated Amanda Knight in New York City. The bout was declared a draw (tie) after four rounds, and both women remained undefeated. On December 13, 2007, Kariya fought Salina Jordan at the Roseland Ballroom with a third round referee decision of Kariya being the outright winner. A punch at the end of the first round by Kariya broke Salina Jordan's cheekbone. Kariya has 9 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, with 2 knockout wins.

No. (Number)ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes13Loss9–3–1 Ava KnightKO5, 0:20Jul 31, 2008 Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, USA12Win9–2–1 Jessica MohsUD5, 2:00Apr 30, 2008 River Rock Casino, Richmond, Canada11Win8–2–1 Salina JordanTKO3, 0:28Dec 13, 2007 Roseland Ballroom, New York, USA10Win7–2–1 Dawn ReynoldsUD4, 2:00Oct 18, 2007 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, USA9Loss6–2–1 Eileen OlszewskiSD6, 2:00Feb 17, 2007 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, USA8Win6–1–1 Elisha OlivasUD6, 2:00Nov 15, 2006 The Grand Ballroom, New York, USA7Win5–1–1 Michelle HerronUD4, 2:00Aug 5, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York, USA6Win4–1–1 Kerri HillTKO3, 1:07Jun 10, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York, USA5Draw3–1–1 Amanda KnightPTS4, 2:00May 24, 2006 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, USA4Loss3–1 Suzannah WarnerMD4, 2:00Mar 18, 2006 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA3Win3–0 Maria ContrerasUD4, 2:00Jan 28, 2006 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA2Win2–0 Camille CassonUD4, 2:00Aug 19, 2005 Hanover Marriott, Whippany, USA1Win1–0 Cindy ChristianMD4, 2:00May 28, 2005 Casino Lac Leamy, Hull, Canada