Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada captured major championships in three weight classes, winning titles at light flyweight and flyweight before eventually becoming the undisputed female minimumweight champion of the world.
Now, after amassing a perfect professional record of 26-0, with nine wins coming by knockout, Estrada has decided to bring the curtain down on her career at the age of 32.
Top Rank executives shared the news with RDX Sports, and Estrada posted a message on her Instagram account confirming the news.
“Dear boxing, thank you for 23 years of ups and downs,” she wrote.
“For 23 years of the worst and best years of my life. Thank you for giving me life.
“Thank you for giving me the chance to inspire others. But I know I won’t miss you. No regrets. I did all I could. Today it ends at 26-0.
“I thank my fans, friends and family. My promoter Bob Arum, Top Rank – thank you for the opportunity to accomplish my goals and treating me with class.
“Most of all, my team. We did everything we imagined I would do and more as a woman in a male-dominated sport. It’s been one wild ride. Thank you for standing by me. I hope that my style of fighting is one that people will remember forever.
“Only God knows how long I’ve been contemplating this decision. Physically and mentally, I can’t continue anymore…
“I thank God for helping me feel at peace. Peace in my heart and peace in my soul. I feel happy to continue life without boxing after 23 years of constant dedication.”
Estrada then signed off, saying, “I know that I am more than an athlete. I know that Seniesa is a name people will continue to hear about. I know that I will shine bright at whatever I choose to do next. With love forever, Superbad…”
In addition to her championships, Estrada also holds the world record for the fastest knockout in women’s boxing history, with her seven-second KO of Miranda Adkins in Indio, California back in 2020. That victory took her record to 19-0.
Estrada captured the WBA female minimumweight title in her following fight with a unanimous decision win over Anabel Ortiz, then added the WBO female junior flyweight title.
Estrada then made more WBA title defences and, after signing with promotional giants Top Rank, went on to add the WBC title with a dominant decision win over then-champion Tina Rupprecht.
“Superbad” then made a quick turnaround and defended both the WBA and WBC versions of the title with a decision victory over Argentina’s Leonela Yudica.
Estrada’s final career fight took place in March this year in Glendale, Arizona, where she outpointed fellow unified champion Yokasta Valle to capture the IBF and WBO minimumweight titles and in the process become the undisputed minimumweight champion of the world.
Following Estrada’s retirement, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum stated. “Seniesa Estrada is a spectacular person and fighter, and I know she can look forward to a happy and productive life outside the ring.
“Everyone at Top Rank will miss promoting her boxing career.”
