Raquel Miller facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Raquel Miller |
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| Nickname(s) | Pretty Beast | |||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | February 15, 1985 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 13 | |||||||||||||
| Wins | 13 | |||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 6 | |||||||||||||
| Losses | 0 | |||||||||||||
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Raquel Elizabeth Miller (born February 15, 1985) is a talented American professional boxer. She is known by her nickname "Pretty Beast." Since 2019, she has held an important boxing title, the WBA interim female super-welterweight championship. Before becoming a professional, Raquel was a successful amateur boxer. She won a silver medal in 2012 at the Women's World Boxing Championships.
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Raquel Miller's Boxing Journey
Early Success as an Amateur Boxer
Raquel Miller started her boxing journey as an amateur. She showed great skill and determination. In 2012, she competed in the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships. This big event took place in Qinhuangdao, China. Raquel performed very well in the welterweight category.
She won several matches against tough opponents. She defeated boxers from New Zealand, Canada, Turkey, and Russia. Her strong performance led her all the way to the final match. In the final, she faced Maria Badulina from Ukraine. Raquel fought hard but ultimately earned a silver medal. This was a major achievement for her.
Becoming a Professional Boxer
Raquel Miller decided to become a professional boxer in 2016. Her first professional fight was on May 21, 2016. She had an amazing debut, winning by technical knockout in the first round. This exciting win happened against Sara Flores in Richmond, California. It was a great start to her professional career.
Winning Important Titles
As a professional, Raquel continued to show her strength. On May 18, 2019, she won her first major professional title. She claimed the NABF female middleweight title. She won this fight against Erin Toughill in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Raquel knocked her opponent down in the first round. Even though Erin Toughill kept fighting, Raquel won in the seventh round.
Later in 2019, Raquel Miller won another big title. She became the WBA interim female super-welterweight World champion. She earned this title by defeating Alma Ibarra from Mexico. The fight took place in Quebec City, Canada. Raquel won by a unanimous decision, meaning all the judges agreed she was the winner. This was a significant step in her career.
Raquel Miller's Professional Record
Raquel Miller has an impressive professional boxing record. She has competed in 13 professional fights. She has won all 13 of these matches. Six of her wins came by knockout, which means she ended the fight early. The other seven wins were by decision, where the judges scored her as the winner. As of July 2025, Raquel Miller remains undefeated.
