Noriko Kariya
Encyclopedia
Noriko Ann Kariya is a professional female boxer
.
player, her brothers being professional players Steve
, Martin
and Paul Kariya
. As a child, Noriko looked up to her brothers, particularly Paul.
Kariya moved to the United States
once she turned 18, to study at the University of Maine
, where she became a member of the women's field hockey
team. She intended to keep in shape, so she joined the local KO Boxing Gym.
Kariya's presence at the gym proved difficult for the gym's other patrons. Many at KO boxing Gym felt uncomfortable with having a woman train
next to them. Kariya felt unwelcomed, but, after her first sparring session, she felt she loved boxing
so much that she wanted to have a career in that sport.
Kariya had a difficult time letting her family know about her new sport of choice, but she found encouragement from them once she told them she would be dedicated to boxing, especially from Paul.
Noriko Kariya moved to Jersey City, New Jersey
, where she began training with Mike Skowronski and Teddy Cruz, who have also worked with Arturo Gatti
.
On May 2006, Kariya, nicknamed "Lady Bang", had a photo of her which was taken by Al Bello of Getty Images
appear on Ring Magazine. The nickname is a spin off from her brother Paul's achievement in the NHL when he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
in both 1996 and 1997 for the most gentlemanly player of the year.
.
Her next fight took place on August 19 of the same year, in what was her first professional bout abroad. She defeated Camille Casson in Whippany, New Jersey
by another four round decision.
On January 28, 2006, Kariya defeated Maria Contreras on points at Atlantic City
.
On May 24, she had her most important test up until that date, meeting undefeated Amanda Knight in New York City. The pair, both undefeated, held on to their conditions as undefeated fighters when the bout was declared a draw (tie) after four rounds.
December 13, 2007, saw her up against Salina Jordan at the Roseland Ballroom
with a third round referee decision of Kariya being the outright winner.
Kariya has 8 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, with no knockout wins.
Women's boxing
Women's boxing first appeared in the Olympic Games at a demonstration bout in 1902. For most of the 20th century, however, it was banned in most nations. Its revival was pioneered by the Swedish Amateur Boxing Association, which sanctioned events for women in 1988. The British Amateur Boxing...
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Biography
Noriko Kariya grew up interested in becoming a hockeyHockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
player, her brothers being professional players Steve
Steve Kariya
Steven Tetsuo Kariya is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger and younger brother of retired National Hockey League player Paul Kariya.-Playing career:...
, Martin
Martin Kariya
Martin Tetsuya Kariya is a professional ice hockey right winger for HC Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss Hockey League.-Amateur:...
and Paul Kariya
Paul Kariya
Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League . Known as a skilled and fast-skating offensive player, he played in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators and St...
. As a child, Noriko looked up to her brothers, particularly Paul.
Kariya moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
once she turned 18, to study at the University of Maine
University of Maine
The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...
, where she became a member of the women's field hockey
Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
team. She intended to keep in shape, so she joined the local KO Boxing Gym.
Kariya's presence at the gym proved difficult for the gym's other patrons. Many at KO boxing Gym felt uncomfortable with having a woman train
Boxing training
Boxing training is the training method that boxers use in order to get more fit for their sport. This training method is often cited by medical doctors, boxing trainers, and writers as one of the most spartan forms of sports training.- Training :...
next to them. Kariya felt unwelcomed, but, after her first sparring session, she felt she loved boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
so much that she wanted to have a career in that sport.
Kariya had a difficult time letting her family know about her new sport of choice, but she found encouragement from them once she told them she would be dedicated to boxing, especially from Paul.
Noriko Kariya moved to Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
, where she began training with Mike Skowronski and Teddy Cruz, who have also worked with Arturo Gatti
Arturo Gatti
Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was a Canadian professional boxer. Born in Cassino, Italy, and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Gatti relocated to Jersey City, United States as a teenager...
.
On May 2006, Kariya, nicknamed "Lady Bang", had a photo of her which was taken by Al Bello of Getty Images
Getty Images
Getty Images, Inc. is a stock photo agency, based in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is a supplier of stock images for business and consumers with an archive of 80 million still images and illustrations and more than 50,000 hours of stock film footage...
appear on Ring Magazine. The nickname is a spin off from her brother Paul's achievement in the NHL when he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability"...
in both 1996 and 1997 for the most gentlemanly player of the year.
Professional career
Kariya debuted as a bantamweight fighter on May 29, 2005, beating Cindy Christian by a four round decision at Hull, QuebecHull, Quebec
Hull is the central and oldest part of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa. As part of the Canadian National Capital Region, it contains offices for twenty thousand...
.
Her next fight took place on August 19 of the same year, in what was her first professional bout abroad. She defeated Camille Casson in Whippany, New Jersey
Whippany, New Jersey
Whippany is an unincorporated area located within Hanover Township in Morris County, New Jersey. Whippany's name is derived from the Whippanong Native Americans, a tribe that once inhabited the area...
by another four round decision.
On January 28, 2006, Kariya defeated Maria Contreras on points at Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
.
On May 24, she had her most important test up until that date, meeting undefeated Amanda Knight in New York City. The pair, both undefeated, held on to their conditions as undefeated fighters when the bout was declared a draw (tie) after four rounds.
December 13, 2007, saw her up against Salina Jordan at the Roseland Ballroom
Roseland Ballroom
The Roseland Ballroom is a multi-purpose hall, in a converted ice skating rink, with a colorful ballroom dancing pedigree, in New York City's theatre district, on West 52nd Street....
with a third round referee decision of Kariya being the outright winner.
Kariya has 8 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, with no knockout wins.
External links
- maxboxing.com
- Noriko Kariya Profile and results from boxrec.com
- http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/648387831.html?dids=648387831:648387831&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+02%2C+2003&author=&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Noriko+packs+a+punch+%3B+Paul+Kariya%27s+kid+sister+is+undefeated%2C+has+two+knockouts+and+her+coach+says+she%27s+got+a+helluva+chin+Five+feet+and+125+pounds%2C+the+22-+year-old+has+impressed+the+boys+at+the+club%2C+by+Jennifer+Quinn&pqatl=google"Noriko packs a punch" - Toronto Star]