Tag: Layla McCarter

Shawn Porter, Layla McCarter Named Nevada Pro Boxers of the Year

(AUG 3) LAS VEGAS – Former world champions Shawn Porter and Layla McCarter were chosen as Nevada Men’s and Women’s Pro Boxers of the Year, respectively, and will be honored by the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame at a gala induction ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Caesars Palace. Michelle Corrales-Lewis, the Hall’s CEO, also

Multi-World Champion Layla “Amazing” McCarter Signs with Mayweather Promotions – Press Release

LAS VEGAS, NV  – Former six-time world champion, Layla “Amazing” McCarter (38-13-5, 9 KO’s) looks to further her career under the Mayweather Promotions’ banner. The 37-year old California native is the second female professional boxer to sign with Mayweather Promotions, behind Latondria Jones.  McCarter boasts an impressive resume, having held titles across four different weight

Behind the Scenes With The Amazing Layla McCarter

(NOV 19) This last weekend at the Andre Ward vs. Rodriguez fight that took place in Ontario, California, I got an opportunity to not only spend time with Two-time world champion Jolene Blackshear—but also with Six-Time World Champion Layla McCarter. As I have said before—there is nothing any better or personable than to meet the

Jolene Blackshear: You’ve come a long way…

    (NOV 18) This last weekend I had the pleasure of spending quality time with Two-Time World Champion Jolene Blackshear—–all of 5 feet tall—-and if it is the “right” doctor she has a documented 5′ 1/4″ record.    Blackshear said, “I like that doctor!” I find it very interesting that I can spend massive amounts

Laila and Layla: Risk and Glory – by Bernie McCoy

(FEB 13, 2005) A seventeenth century French dramatist, Pierre Corneille, no boxing fan he, once said “When there is no peril in the fight, there is no glory in the triumph.” Those 300 year old words were proven conclusively once again over the weekend when two women boxers, Laila Ali and Layla McCarter both achieved