OFFICIAL SPONSORS
OF USA BOXING
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| MIGUEL GONZALEZ |
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Weight class: Lightweight/132 lbs. 
Weight class: Lightweight/132 lbs.
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Birthdate: November 2, 1985
Height: 5-7
Coach: Sonny Gonzalez
Club: Independent
School: Christian Academy
Began boxing: 1996
Career highlight: Boxing in two Olympic Team Trials
Who has been your biggest influence: My daughter, I want to be able to be a positive role model for her
How did you get involved in boxing: My father, he saw that I had a gift, so we proceeded to develop my talent
What are your greatest strengths in the ring: Accuracy and defense
Did you ever play any other sports: Yes, all sports
What do you love most about boxing: Being able to make history and become legendary
What are your goals in and out of the ring: To become a a successful boxer who is financially responsible and the best father for my children.
What is your favorite movie: 300, because I can relate to fighting for a purpose and becoming a legend
What is your favorite TV show: Martin
What is your favorite song: Changes by Tupac
What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I do a lot of community service when I’m at home, such as: visiting local schools and talking to the kids about my experiences, participating in a turkey giveaway for Thanksgiving, and am very outspoken on all levels.
2008
U.S. Future Stars National Championships: stopped Adam Davis, Leeds, Alab., RSCOS-R1, in the preliminary round; 132 dec. Duran Caferro, Helena, Mon., 19-7, in the quarter finals; dec. Jesse Carradine, Cincinnati, Ohio, 14-4, in the semifinals; won by disqualification over Fidel Maldonado, Albuquerque, N.M., DSQ-4, 1:48, for the championship.
2007
USA vs. England Dual: dec. Karl Place, 12-5
U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Boxing: dec. Diego Magdaleno, 20-13, in quaterfinals; lost by point to Sadam Ali, 23-13, in semifinals; dec. Antton Slaughter, 24-10, in challengers bracket; dec. Terence Crawford, 32-23; dec. Jerry Belmontes, 21-12; lost by points to Sadam Ali, 22-10, in finals
U.S. Championships: dec. Jose Roman, Garden Grove, Calif., 20-13; dec. Gary Russell III, Capitol Heights, Md. 21-8; lost on points to Terence Crawford, Omaha, Neb., 25-24, in quarterfinals
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