Yokasta Valle
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| Height / weight | 1.63 m / 49 kg |
| Born | 28 Aug 1992 (33 years) |
| Nationality |  Costa Rica |
| Nickname | Yoka |
Yokasta Valle is an active professional boxer representing Costa Rica. She is a three-division World Champion and the current WBC Strawweight (Mini-Flyweight) World Champion. She is widely considered one of the most popular athletes in Costa Rica and a dominant figure in the lower weight classes.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Yokasta Galeth Valle Álvarez was born on August 28, 1992, in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. She moved to Costa Rica at a young age, where she discovered boxing and eventually became a naturalized citizen. The Costa Rican fighter is 163 cm tall and has a wingspan of 159 cm.She competes across the Atomweight, Mini Flyweight, and Light Flyweight divisions. She fights from an orthodox position and is known for her non-stop stamina, volume punching, and charismatic presence. She is a passionate advocate for women's sports in Central America and often draws large crowds to her fights in San José.
Career
Valle began her professional campaign in July 2014. She captured her first world title in 2016, defeating Ana Victoria Polo to win the IBF Atomweight World Title. After moving up in weight and suffering competitive losses in title bids against Naoko Fujioka and Tina Rupprecht, Valle found her stride in the Mini Flyweight division.In 2019, she defeated Joana Pastrana in Spain to win the IBF Mini Flyweight World Title. She defended this title multiple times before unifying the division in 2022 by defeating Thi Thu Nhi Nguyen to add the WBO title to her collection.
Valle further expanded her legacy by moving up to Light Flyweight, where she captured the unified IBF and WBO Light Flyweight titles, cementing her status as a three-division world champion. Her long unbeaten streak was snapped in March 2024 in a high-stakes undisputed championship fight against Seniesa Estrada, where she lost a unanimous decision.
Undeterred, Valle bounced back quickly. In November 2024, she captured the WBC Strawweight World Title, defeating Elizabeth Lopez via unanimous decision to reclaim her status as a world champion and begin a new reign in the 105-pound division.
Career Record:
Total - 37
Wins – 34
- By knockout – 10
- By decision - 24
Losses – 3
- By knockout – 0
- By decision - 3
Draws - 0
Yokasta Valle FAQ
Where is Yokasta Valle from?
Valle was born in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, but was raised in and fights out of San José, Costa Rica.
How many world titles has Yokasta Valle won?
Yokasta Valle is a three-division world champion. She has held the IBF Atomweight title, the unified IBF and WBO Mini Flyweight titles, the unified IBF and WBO light Flyweight titles, and currently holds the WBC strawweight title.
What is Yokasta Valle's professional record?
Yokasta Valle's professional boxing record is 34 wins and 3 losses.