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
Born (1985-12-12) December 12, 1985
Hermosa Beach, California
Other namesJT
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Weight113 lb (51 kg; 8 st 1 lb)
DivisionAtomweight
Strawweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofCalifornia
TeamBoxing Works
Years active2009–present
Kickboxing record
Total47
Wins36
Losses11
last updated on: 28 February 2020
Medal record
Women's Muay Thai
Representing the  United States
IFMA Pan American Championships
2016 Lima54 kg
2017 Mexico City51 kg
IFMA World Championships
2017 Minsk51 kg
World Games
2017 Wrocław51 kg
US Muay Thai Open
2017 Phoenix112 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 cardio kickboxing classes, Todd’s then-boyfriend, now-husband, introduced her to a Muay Thai gym. She got a taste for the sport and never looked back.[2]

Muay Thai career

Todd first competed in amateur competition in 2009. She won the bout by TKO, but would not return to competition until 2013. The talented striker developed her game largely in California during the early stages of her development.

In 2017, Todd captured bronze at the IFMA World Championships and World Games. Her biggest accolade was an IFMA Pan-American Championship. She would later win gold at the 2017 IFMA Pan American Championships at 51 kg.

ONE Championship

On February 22, 2019, Todd made the leap to ONE Championship to compete for the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai world title against Stamp Fairtex. She would lose by unanimous decision, but joined the top promotion in her field.[3]

She returned to ONE Championship on May 10, 2019. Under kickboxing rules, she defeated 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 with a highlight-reel head kick at ONE Championship: Century.[6]

Todd will face Stamp Fairtex a second time, this time fighting for the ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Championship, at ONE Championship: King of the Jungle on February 28, 2020.[7] After five rounds, Todd would win the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing Title 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

[8]

Muay Thai & Kickboxing record
Professional Muay Thai record
36 Wins, 11 Losses.
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2020-02-28Win Stamp FairtexONE Championship: King of the JungleKallang, SingaporeDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Title
2019-10-13Win Ekaterina VandaryevaONE Championship: CenturyTokyo, JapanKO (Head kick)22:20
2019-07-12Win Kai Ting ChuangONE Championship: Masters of DestinyKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecision (Majority)33:00
2019-05-10Win Wang Chin LongONE Championship: Warriors of LightBangkok, ThailandTKO (3 Knockdown Rule)22:59
2019-02-22Loss Stamp FairtexONE Championship: Call to GreatnessKallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title
2018-02-25Loss Yumiko KawanoTriumphant 3Oakland, CaliforniaDecision (Split)33:00
Legend:   Win

  Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
  1. "Janet "JT" Todd | ONE Championship - Athletes". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. "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.
  3. Jennings, Leon (February 22, 2019). "Stamp Fairtex Beats Janet Todd To Win ONE Atomweight Muay Thai Title". Asian Persuasion MMA. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.
  6. "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.
  7. "Stamp Fairtex To Defend ONE Atomweight Kickboxing Crown Against Janet Todd in Singapore". Fight Game Asia. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  8. "Janet Todd - Achievements".
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