Janet Todd (kickboxer)
Janet Todd (born on December 12, 1985), nicknamed "JT", is an American Muay Thai kickboxer. She is a two-time Pan-American Muay Thai Champion and trains out of Boxing Works. Currently, she competes for ONE Championship and is the reigning ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Champion.[1]
Janet Todd | |
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Born | Hermosa Beach, California | December 12, 1985
Other names | JT |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
Weight | 113 lb (51 kg; 8 st 1 lb) |
Division | Atomweight Strawweight |
Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | California |
Team | Boxing Works |
Years active | 2009–present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 47 |
Wins | 36 |
Losses | 11 |
last updated on: 28 February 2020 |
Medal record | ||
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Women's Muay Thai | ||
Representing the United States | ||
IFMA Pan American Championships | ||
2016 Lima | 54 kg | |
2017 Mexico City | 51 kg | |
IFMA World Championships | ||
2017 Minsk | 51 kg | |
World Games | ||
2017 Wrocław | 51 kg | |
US Muay Thai Open | ||
2017 Phoenix | 112 lb |
Background
Todd was born in Hermosa Beach, California. Although born in the United States, her first spoken language was Japanese, taught by her mother. In her youth, Todd trained and competed in gymnastics, but later gave up the pursuit due to wanting a balance with her personal life.
After beginning kickboxing classes, Todd's then boyfriend, now husband, introduced her to a Muay Thai gym.[2]
Muay Thai career
Todd first competed as an amateur in 2009. She won the bout by TKO but did not return to competition until 2013.
In 2017, Todd captured the bronze medal at the IFMA World Championships and World Games, subsequently winning an IFMA Pan-American Championship. She later won gold at the 2017 IFMA Pan American Championships at 51 kg.
ONE Championship
On February 22, 2019, Todd joined ONE Championship to compete for the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai world title against Stamp Fairtex. She lost by unanimous decision.[3]
She returned to ONE Championship on May 10, 2019, under kickboxing rules, defeating Wang Chin Long by TKO in the second round.[4]
On July 12, 2019, in another kickboxing match, Todd defeated Chuang Kai Ting by majority decision at ONE Championship: Masters of Destiny.[5]
On October 13, 2019, fighting under Muay Thai rules, she defeated Ekaterina Vandaryeva by second-round knockout at ONE Championship: Century.[6]
She faced Stamp Fairtex a second time, fighting for the ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Championship, at ONE Championship: King of the Jungle on February 28, 2020,[7] winning by split decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- 2020 ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion (Current)
- IFMA World Championships - 2017 Bronze Medalist
- IFMA Pan-American Championships - 2017 Gold Medalist
- US Muay Thai Open – 2017 USMTO 112 lbs Tournament Champion
- IFMA Pan-American Championships - 2016 Bronze Medalist
- 2016 TBA-SA Muay Thai Classic A-Class 112 lbs Champion
- 2015 MTAA Amateur 115 lbs Champion
- 2015 IAMTF Amateur 115 lbs Champion
- 2014 IAMTF California Amateur Super Flyweight Champion
- 2013 USMTA Amateur 120 lbs Champion
Muay Thai & Kickboxing record
Professional Muay Thai record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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36 Wins, 11 Losses.
Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
See also
References
- "Janet "JT" Todd | ONE Championship - Athletes". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Janet Todd's Unusual Path To Muay Thai Excellence | ONE Championship - Features". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. February 9, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- Jennings, Leon (February 22, 2019). "Stamp Fairtex Beats Janet Todd To Win ONE Atomweight Muay Thai Title". Asian Persuasion MMA. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Janet Todd Scores 3 Knockdowns, Beats Wang Chin Long By TKO | ONE Championship - News". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. May 10, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Janet Todd Overpowers Chuang Kai Ting In Battle Of Elite Atomweights | ONE Championship - News". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. July 12, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Janet Todd Stops Ekaterina Vandaryeva With Highlight-Reel Head Kick | ONE Championship - News". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. October 13, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- "Stamp Fairtex To Defend ONE Atomweight Kickboxing Crown Against Janet Todd in Singapore". Fight Game Asia. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- "Janet Todd - Achievements".