Marilyn Badillo

Marilyn Alouette Badillo Amaya, known as “La Mexicana,” is scprofessional boxer from Mexico competing in the flyweight division. She was born on January 29, 2000, in Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico. Standing at 5′3″ Badillo's passion for boxing was sparked by her older sister, Kumora, who introduced her to the sport at a young age.

Marilyn Badillo made her professional debut on October 28, 2017, winning by first-round TKO against Paulina Perez Cid. On March 9, 2024, she faced Tania Garcia Hernandez in a ten-round bout, earning a unanimous decision victory. Subsequently, on July 27, 2024, Badillo defended her title against Alma Meraz Rodriguez at the Julio Palenque Stadium in Tlaxcala, successfully retaining her WBC International Flyweight title. She is a fighter who is constantly seeking the next big challenge, always pushing forward and hungry for greater opportunities.

Her inclusion in the RING TELMEX-TELCEL program further underscores her multifaceted talent and high potential. This prestigious initiative, known for developing Mexico’s top boxing prospects, selects athletes who demonstrate not only elite athletic ability but also strong personal character. Badillo’s selection highlights her status as a role model—an athlete whose journey inspires others to chase their own ambitions.

Badillo’s jab is strong and purposeful, utilized to close the distance and set up heavier combinations. It serves as a tool rather than a probe—designed to break rhythm, draw reactions, and disrupt timing.

Her head movement is constant and unpredictable. She dips, weaves, and bobs low to avoid counterattacks, allowing her to reload with leverage. Badillo has a high volume of punches, structured behind her output. She doesn’t waste shots; her level changes are tactical, delivering punches from standing height, shoulder height, or even digging them into the stomach. She rolls under hooks and responds with instinctive flurries, turning defense into immediate offense.

The Mexican-style high guard she employs is more than just protection—it acts as bait and a bluff. It permits her to shell up just long enough to catch her breath, making opponents think they’re landing clean shots before she explodes with sharp counters. This guard is part defense, part deception. While it keeps her safe, it also draws opponents into traps.

Her footwork is purposeful—not flashy, but intentional. Every step aims to get under punches and generate momentum. She closes distance efficiently, always pressing forward and never circling without purpose. When she throws punches, it’s often due to a weight shift—using her legs to deliver natural torque, especially in bursts and flurries.

Above all, Marilyn Badillo fights like a true Mexican warrior—one who doesn’t retreat but holds the line and conquers. She rarely steps back, preferring to impose her will, absorb pressure, and create angles to retaliate. This embodies the classical Mexican philosophy: meet fire with fire, test heart with heart, and break your opponent’s spirit before the final bell.