(OCT 19) DENVER, CO — Colorado boxing pioneer Chantel Cordova continues to be recognized as a premier force in combat sports, with a historic legacy that spans an elite amateur run and a championship professional career. n a "Flash from the Past" Cordova was the first female boxer from Colorado to make the U.S. Women’s National Amateur Boxing Team and a recent 2024 Colorado Golden Gloves Hall of Fame inductee, Cordova remains a foundational figure for women in the ring.

Cordova’s captured back-to-back USA Boxing National Championships in 2005 and 2006. Competing in an era before women's boxing received widespread mainstream recognition, her consecutive national titles solidified her status as a true pioneer.

"Before women’s boxing had the recognition it deserved, I was already fighting for my place," said Cordova, who began her boxing journey at just 9 years old in the small town of Rocky Ford, Colorado. "In 2005, I made history as the first female boxer from Colorado to earn a spot on the U.S. Women’s National Amateur Boxing Team. I wasn’t just chasing titles. I was breaking barriers, chasing dreams, and proving that women belong in the ring, too. I didn’t know it then, but I was making history. And that little girl who started boxing at 9 years old would be so proud."

After compiling an outstanding amateur record of 31-5—ranking 2nd in the world and earning a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina—Cordova  transitioned to the professional ranks. Fighting under the moniker "Gorgeous Babe" from 2006 to 2014, she amassed a 21-bout professional record (13-6-2) in the Super Flyweight division. Her professional career was highlighted by capturing the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Super Flyweight Title in 2014 against Patricia Alcivar, as well as winning the GBU Belt.

Career Timeline & Accomplishments

Accomplishment Type	Title / Recognition	Key Details
Hall of Fame	2024 Colorado Golden Gloves Hall of Fame Inductee	Honored for lifetime achievements in the sport
Amateur Milestone	1st Colorado Female U.S. National Team Member	Made the historic roster in 2005
Amateur Titles	2x USA Boxing National Champion	Back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006
Amateur Honors	3x Colorado State Golden Gloves Champion	Voted Outstanding Female Boxer
International	Pan American Games Silver Medalist	Took 2nd place in Buenos Aires; Ranked 2nd in the World
Professional Titles	NABF Super Flyweight Champion & GBU Belt Winner	Won titles during a 21-bout pro career (13-6-2)

About Chantel Cordova

Born and raised in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Chantel "Gorgeous Babe" Cordova is one of the most decorated combat sports athletes in Colorado history. From starting the sport at age 9 to her final professional bout against Noemi Bosques in December 2014, Cordova’s career has provided a masterclass blueprint for future generations of female fighters nationwide.

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