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
5’2
Age
30
Coach’s name: Reyes Marquez
Club name: unattached
When did you start boxing and why: I grew up in the gym watching my dad box and at the age of 10 my dad finally let me lace up a pair of gloves.
Occupation (if any outside of boxing): A SGT in the U.S. Army serving my Country.
Career Highlights
Competing at the 2016 Olympic Trials
What do you think is your greatest asset in the ring: My knowledge and ability to think on my feet.
If you weren’t boxing, what would you be doing?: I would still be serving my Country as A SGT in the Army
Who has been your biggest inspiration and why: My family. I’ve watched them go through difficult times and manage to keep faith and get through those obstacles.
What motivates you the most: My family, they’ve been there since day one and have always believed in me. I always see the 10yr old little girl who wanted to be a world champion in the mirror, that also motivates me.
What are five things most people don’t know about you: I love to cook, I love Nutella. I like to golf although I’m no Tiger Woods.
National Titles Won:
2010,2011,2014,2016,2017 National Pal Champion
2010, 2011 Junior Olympic National Champion
2014, 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion
2017 U.S. National Champion
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – 17th (Featherweight - Women)
- Years of participation: Featherweight - Women 2018
- Top finish: 17th – 2018 (Featherweight - Women)
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