Elijah

Garcia

Club name: Hammers Boxing Gym (Glendale, AZ.)

When did you start boxing and why: First fight was 10/24/15 I stated training to fight in 2014. My dad boxed and was on the U.S. travel team for a few years and also fight pro. My grandpa also fought pro and was California state champion. My uncle Jesus Gonzales was a really good amateur. He won multiple nationals and the U.S. championships in 02' Las Vegas. His dad boxed as well. I never planned on boxing, I wrestled and played football for the most part.

Career Highlights

Winning the 2017 nationals had been the best part this far.

What do you think is your greatest asset in the ring: I believe my greatest assets are my team. I also believe that my height and the way I listen to my corner is very important. Using my length and distance is important as well.

If I wasn't boxing: I'd be wrestling and playing baseball for my high school.

I am inspired by: my family members that where boxer's. My dad, uncle and grandfather's and that motivates me to be even better.

5 things people don't know about me: I have 2 French bulldogs, Palm Valley Church (christian), I have 2 brothers Elexus (12) Emilio (8), I broke my arm and leg as a kid, I go to La Joya High School in Avondale, AZ.

National Titles Won: 2017 National Championships