Teen Jordan Fuentes Capped An Emotional Cinderella Run With A Win At The Olympic Boxing Trials
Fuentes overcame the top three seeds in Louisiana while also honoring his deceased sister.
Athlete Bio#
Age
30
Hometown
Miami, FL
Education
United States Naval Academy
Quick Facts
- Began boxing at the United States Naval Academy
- Became first female from US Naval Academy to win Collegiate Nationals
- Plays five musical instruments
- Member of the Glee Club in college
- Captain of US Naval Academy Track and Field team
Career Highlights
- 2022 USA Boxing Elite National Championships - 1st
- 2022 USA Boxing International Invitational - 2nd
- 2021 USA Boxing Elite National Championships - 1st
- 2021 National Golden Gloves - 1st
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