Swedish · Arboga, Sweden · Born 28 April 1981Swedish professional boxer who became a two-time world champion, winning both IBF and WBC Super Welterweight titles during her successful career.
Mikaela Laurén won world titles at super welterweight with two different sanctioning bodies, becoming one of the most decorated Swedish boxers of her generation. She was named Swedish Sports Personality of the Year in recognition of her success, a rare honour for a boxer in a country where the sport has a much lower profile than in the UK or US, and she helped raise the visibility of women's boxing across Scandinavia throughout her career.
Famous For
Multiple-time world champion in super welterweight division
Playing Style
How They Played
Technical boxer with strong defensive skills
Legacy
Lasting Impact
First Swedish woman to become a world boxing champion
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- WBC Women's Super Welterweight Champion x2
- IBF Women's Super Welterweight Champion
- Swedish Sports Personality of the Year
Career Journey
Timeline
2004
📌 Professional boxing debut
2006
🏆 Won IBF Women's Super Welterweight Championship
2008
🏆 Won WBC Women's Super Welterweight Championship
2009
🥇 Swedish Sports Personality of the Year
2010
🏆 Regained WBC Women's Super Welterweight title
2012
📌 Retired from professional boxing
Swedish Athletes