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Introduction
Jessica McCaskill is an American professional boxer. She is a two-weight world champion, having held the undisputed, and IBO female welterweight titles since 2020; the WBC female super lightweight title from 2018 to 2020; and the WBA female super lightweight title from 2019 to 2020. She was also challenged for the WBA lightweight title in 2017. As of September 2020, she is ranked as the world’s best active female welterweight by The Ring and BoxRec, and the third-best active female, pound for pound, by BoxRec, and fourth by The Ring and ESPN.
Early life
Name | Jessica McCaskill |
Net Worth | $5 million |
Occupation | Boxer |
Height | 1.68m |
Age | 37 years |
Jessica McCaskill was born on September 8, 1984 (age 37 years) in Belleville, Illinois (part of Greater St. Louis) Missouri, United States. She was raised by her great aunt and her four sons. As a child, her family fell on hard times and lived in the back of a local church. In 2008 McCaskill started her amateur boxing career. In 2012 McCaskill moved to Chicago and started working as an investment banker.
Career
Jessica McCaskill started boxing in 2008, just for fitness, and had her first amateur bout in April 2009. After climbing the ranks, she won the 2010 Golden Gloves award. With a 17–1 amateur record, McCaskill won the Golden Glove Championship belts in 2014 and 2015.
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McCaskill made her professional debut on August 22, 2015 with a technical knockout (TKO) victory against Tyrea Nichole Duncan at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. In November 2016, McCaskill was signed by Warriors Boxing.
After fighting local boxers, McCaskill challenged Irish Olympic gold-medal boxer, Katie Taylor, for the WBA female lightweight title. She was defeated by Taylor via unanimous decision (98–91, 97–92, 97–92), in a fight held at the York Hall in London on December 13, 2017.
On October 6, 2018, Jessica McCaskill defeated two-weight world champion Érica Farías for the WBC female super lightweight title at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, winning her first world title by unanimous decision, with the judges’ scorecards reading 98–92, 97–93 and 96–94.
Jessica McCaskill retained her WBC title and won the WBA female super lightweight title against Anahí Ester Sánchez via unanimous decision (99–91, 98–92, 96–94) in a bout held at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on May 25, 2019.
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On October 12, 2019, McCaskill defended her unified titles in a rematch against Érica Farías at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. She retained her titles with a Majority decision win, with two judges scoring the bout 97–91 and 96–92 in favor of McCaskill, and the third scoring it a draw at 94–94. McCaskill is trained by Rick Ramos and managed by Warriors Boxing.
Husband
Jessica McCaskill’s rumored partner is Rick Ramos. He is a boxing coach, however, many are unsure whether he is her husband or boyfriend as the two haven’t confirmed their relationship. McCaskill stands with an appealing height and has a good bodyweight that suits her personality.
Jessica McCaskill net worth
How much is Jessica McCaskill worth? Jessica McCaskill net worth is estimated at around $5 million. Her main source of income is from her career as a former professional boxer and actress. McCaskill successful career has earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars trips. She is one of the richest and influential female boxers in the United States.