With Their Families Being From Mexico, Boxers Gonzalez, Lozano Are Proud To Represent Both Their Heritage And Team USA In Paris
Jajaira Gonzalez will represent Team USA at 60 kg. and Jennifer Lozano at 50 kg. in their Olympic debuts.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'5"
Age
42
Hometown
New York
Education
Softball and basketball in high school
Name: Christina Cruz
Birthdate: 12/12/1982
Current residence: Hell’s Kitchen, New York City
Birthplace: Hell’s Kitchen, New York City
Gym name: New York Cops N’ Kids
Coach name: Marcos Suarez
Year began boxing: 2006
Inside the Ring:
USA Boxing National Tournaments
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2nd
2019 Eastern Elite Qualifier – 1st
2018 Elite National Championships – 3rd
2017 Elite National Championships – 1st
2016 Elite National Championships – 1st
2016 World Team Trials Championships – 1st
2015 Elite National Championships – 1st
2014 Elite National Championships – 1st
2014 National Golden Gloves – 1st
2013 Elite National Championships – 1st
2012 Elite National Championships – 1st
2012 National PAL Championships – 1st
2011 Elite National Championships – 2nd
2010 National PAL Championships – 1st
2009 National Golden Gloves – 1st
2008 National Golden Gloves – 1st
2008 National PAL Championships – 1st
2008 Elite National Championships – 2nd
2007 Elite National Championships – 1st
International Results
2020 Strandja Tournament - 2nd
2017 Continental Championships – 3rd
2016 World Championships – 3rd
2015 Strandja World Cup – 2nd
2014 Continental Championships – 2nd
2013 Continental Championships – 1st
2012 World Championships – 3rd
2012 Continental Championships – 2nd
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – 17th (Bantamweight - Women)
- Years of participation: Bantamweight - Women 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
- Medals: 2 (2 bronze)
- Bronze – 2016 (Bantamweight - Women); 2012 (Bantamweight - Women)
Career Highlights
- Pan American Games, Guadalajara, 2011 (Flyweight - Women)
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