Lena Åkesson


Lena Åkesson is a former world-class female professional boxer whose career took place in the late 1990s.
Trained by Luis Lagerman and Angelo Dundee, Åkesson racked up a pro record of 14-1 with 8 KOs, her only loss coming in a 10-round decision to Melissa Del Valle for the WIBF title, in a bout that resulted in a unanimous decision in Del Valle's favor.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
15Win14–1 Gwen SmithPTS61999-12-04 Augusta, Georgia, USA
14Loss13–1 Melissa Del ValleUD101999-08-14 Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, USAFor Women's IBF Super featherweight title.
13Win13–0 Szilvia PortelekiTKO3 1999-06-26 Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland
12Win12–0 Beverly SzymanskiUD61999-04-29 Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
11Win11–0 Kelley JonesTKO1, 1:591999-04-09 Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland, USA
10Win10–0 Carla WitherspoonTKO3 1998-12-12 The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
9Win9–0 Alicia SparksTKO1, 0:541998-07-09 Grand Casino Avoyelles, Marksville, Louisiana, USA
8Win8–0 Kathy LongUD41998-03-31 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, USA
7Win7–0 Julie Cross41998-03-03 Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
6Win6–0 Theresa Sweeney2 1997-12-08 Mobile, Alabama, USA
5Win5–0 Patty AdamsTKO1, 0:401997-09-27 Steve Shepherd Boxing Gym, Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
4Win4–0 Colleen HodgesTKO1, 1:501997-07-05 Steve Shepherd Boxing Gym, Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
3Win3–0 Rolanda AndrewsPTS41997-04-25 Miami, Florida, USA
2Win2–0 Cora Webber41997-04-19 Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, USA
1Win1–0 Maria Hernandez1, 0:361997-03-22 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, USAProfessional debut.