Boxing

Jennifer

Lozano

Olympian 2024

Jennifer Lozano

Athlete Bio#

Jennifer Lozano boxing

Age

22

Hometown

Laredo, TX

Personal
  • Started boxing at nine years old
  • Grew up in the border town of Laredo, Texas and has Mexican roots in her family
  • Nicknamed "La Traviesa" (The Troublemaker), which came from her grandmother
  • Grew up watching Jackie Nava fights on Saturday nights with her grandmother
  • Qualified for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 by winning silver at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023
  • Is the first person from Laredo, Texas, to qualify for an Olympic Games
Career Highlights
  • Pan American Games, Santiago, 2023 (50kg - Women)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – 17th (50kg - Women)
  • Years of participation: 50kg - Women 2022
  • Top finish: 17th – 2022 (50kg - Women)
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9th (50kg - Women)
I know what I’m capable of. And I know back in my hometown, I’m showing every kid that they can do it. I’m basically making what was once impossible in my city possible right now.
Jennifer Lozano

Photos of Jennifer Lozano#

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Jennifer Lozano: The Texas "troublemaker" inspiring women to chase their dreams

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