Noriko Ann Kariya (born June 12, 1979) is a Canadian professional female boxer.
[1][2] When Kariya moved to the United States to study at the University of Maine,[3] she became a member of the women's field hockey team, and joined the local boxing gym to keep in shape.
The nickname is a spin-off from her brother, Paul's, winning of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in both 1996 and 1997 for the most gentlemanly player of the year.
[1][2][5] Kariya debuted as a bantamweight fighter on May 29, 2005, beating Cindy Christian by a four-round decision at Hull, Quebec.
A punch at the end of the first round by Kariya broke Salina Jordan's cheekbone.