Shannon Courtenay Biography: Spouse, Kids, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Stats, Weight, Nationality

Shannon Courtenay is a British professional boxer, known as the “Babyface Assassin” for her youthful look and fierce style.

She held the WBA female bantamweight world title from April to October 2021, winning it against Ebanie Bridges in a thrilling fight. A rising star from Watford, she inspires with her grit and passion for women’s boxing.

Profile

• Full Name: Shannon Courtenay
• Stage Name: Shannon “Babyface Assassin” Courtenay
• Born: July 5, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Professional Boxer, Actress
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Courtenay and Mrs. Jane Courtenay
• Siblings: Harriet
• Spouse: Mark Parks
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $4 million

Early Life & Education

Shannon Courtenay was born on July 5, 1993, in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, UK.

She grew up with her mother, Jane Courtenay, and a father who left when she was 10. She also has a stepsister, Harriet. Shannon is of British nationality and White Caucasian ethnicity.

Her religion is Christianity, which she follows quietly. As a kid, she trained as a ballet dancer and played soccer at a high level, but struggled with an unhealthy lifestyle in her teens, including smoking and drinking.

At 22, she found boxing to get fit, sparking her love for the sport. Her British roots and strict upbringing fueled her drive to succeed.

Shannon attended a local high school in Watford, England, where she was an active participant in sports, including soccer.

No further details about her education, such as college or qualifications, are publicly available. Her focus on boxing took over after high school.

Career

Shannon Courtenay started boxing at 22 to improve her health, training under former pro Dewey Cooper.

As an amateur, she won five out of five fights in 2015, including gold at the 2015 Haringey Box Cup and the 2016 Southern Area Featherweight title.

She turned pro on March 23, 2019, debuting with a points win over Cristina Busuioc at the Copper Box Arena, London, televised on Sky Sports. In 2019, she won four more fights, including TKOs against Valerija Sepetovska and Buchra El Quaissi.

Her first loss came in August 2020 against Rachel Ball, who knocked her down in the first round, resulting in a 77-75 points defeat.

Shannon bounced back with a TKO over Dorota Norek in December 2020. On April 10, 2021, she won the vacant WBA female bantamweight title against Ebanie Bridges by unanimous decision at the Copper Box Arena, a career highlight. She was set to defend her title against Jamie Mitchell in August 2021, but an injury delayed the fight.

On October 8, 2021, she failed to make weight, was stripped of her title, and lost to Mitchell by majority decision. After nearly two years away, she returned in December 2022, beating Gemma Ruegg by points.

In October 2024, she lost a six-round points decision to Catherine Tacone Ramos, bringing her record to 8-3-0. Shannon remains a proud British boxer, aiming for another title shot.

Awards & Nominations

• 2015: Haringey Box Cup, Gold (Amateur)
• 2016: Southern Area Featherweight Title (Amateur)
• 2021: WBA Female Bantamweight World Title

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @shannon_courtenay

Personal Life

Shannon Courtenay, 32, lives in Watford, England, and is in a relationship with Mark Parks, a cleaning business owner, though she keeps their romance private.

She stands at 5 feet 5 inches and loves football, cheering for her favorite teams at matches. Close to her family, especially her stepsister Harriet, whom she calls her “little hero,” Shannon strives to be a role model.

Net Worth

Shannon Courtenay’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $4 million.

Her income comes from fight purses, sponsorships with Matchroom Sport, and endorsements, including a 2019 Reebok and DW Fitness campaign.

Additional earnings stem from social media promotions and her appearance on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Her wealth reflects her hard work in a male-dominated sport.

Filmography

• Undisputed – Actress
• Matchroom Boxing: Face Off – Self
• Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (2022) – Contestant
• Fight Camp Bubble Trouble (2020) – Self
• eSports Boxing Club (Video Game) – Character