[citation needed] In her next competition, Laracuente beat future world champion Daniela Somers by a unanimous decision in Miami.
[citation needed] After winning three more matches, she faced Zulfia Koutdoussova, who she ultimately lost to on a split decision.
[citation needed] Facing world champion Christy Martin at the Félix Trinidad-David Reid Pay Per View undercard, Laracuente lost a decision in eight rounds, in a bout that HBO Boxing commentator Jim Lampley said that he thought Laracuente should have won by 78 to 74 on his unofficial score.
[4] After losing one more fight, she retired, but in December 2002 she announced plans to return into the ring, with hopes of getting a new world title chance.
[5] On 8 July 2005, she fought Missy Fiorentino on short notice, losing a unanimous decision to the undefeated prospect.