Weight class: Featherweight/125 lbs Hometown: Greeley, Colorado Birthdate: July 1, 1990 Height: 5-11 Weight: 125 pounds Coach’s name: Jeff Rodriguez, Jacob Sanchez Club name: Rodarte Boxing School: Colorado High School Began boxing: 1998 Career highlight: 2005 National J.O. gold medalist, 2005 International Cadet Championship gold medalist, Brownsville, Texas How did you get involved with boxing: I went to the gym and thought it would be fun. What is your greatest strength in the ring: My mind and my jab Did you ever play any other sports: Football, basketball, baseball and karate What do you love most about boxing: Traveling What are your goals in and out of the ring: To graduate high school and make it to the 2012 Olympics What is your favorite movie: Grandma’s Boy What is your favorite TV show: Wayans Brothers What are your hobbies outside of boxing: Cars What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I am a good artist.
2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championships: dec. Amir Iman, Albany, N.Y., 16-9, in the preliminary round; Andre Ramirez, Camp Lejeune, N.C. – USMC, 19-3, in the quarterfinals; dec. Guy Robb, Sacramento, Calif., 20-9, in the semifinals; dec. Mercedes Manriquez, Houston, Texas, 16-10, for the championship.
2007 U.S.Championships: stopped Jimmy Maher, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., RSC-3 (1:21); dec. Charles Huerta, Paramount, Calif., 34-21; lost on points to Shemuel Pagan, Brooklyn, N.Y., 35-30, in quarterfinals
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