Professional career
Ivanova turned professional in 1999 & compiled a record of 9–6–2 before defeating Anita Christensen, to win the WBA, WBC and GBU world titles. She defended the WBC title twice before losing it to Thailand's Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawang. She would get another shot at the world title when she faced Csilla Nemedi Varga, for the WBA interim super-flyweight title. She would go on to win via unanimous decision. ==Professional boxing record==