Weight Class: Lightweight/132 pounds Height:5-5 Weight:132 pounds Birth date:July 23, 1991 Hometown:Albuquerque, New Mexico Coach’s Name:Fidel Maldonado, Sr. Club Name:Atrisco Boxing Club Began Boxing:2000 Career Highlight: The 2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championship. Who has been your biggest influence and why:My Dad, because he always pushes me. How did you get involved in boxing:My Uncle What is your greatest strength in the ring: My Mind What do you love most about boxing: Boxing using my mind What are your goals in and out of the ring:To finish school and go to college and to become a World Champion. What is your favorite movie:300 What is your favorite TV show:The Simpsons What is your favorite song: Fireman – Lil wayne What is something different about you that most people don’t know:I like to run and make people proud of me
2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championships: dec. Edgar Ramirez, Camp LeJeune, N.C., 14-13, in the preliminary round; 132 dec Brett Simmons, East Cleveland, Ohio, +12-12, in the quarter finals; dec. Shemuel Pagan, Brooklyn, N.Y., 16-15, in the semifinals; lost by disqualification to Miguel Gonzales, Cleveland, Ohio, DSQ-4, 1:48, in the finals