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#
Age
26
Name: Atif Oberlton
Birthdate: 07/09/1998
Current residence: Philadelphia, Pa.
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pa.
Weight class: Light heavyweight (81 kg/178 lbs.)
Gym name: No club affiliation
Coach name: Shar’ron Baker
Year you began boxing: 2007
Inside the Ring:
USA Boxing National Tournaments
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2nd
2018 Elite National Championships - 2nd
2018 Eastern Elite Qualifier - 1st
2018 National Golden Gloves - 1st
2016 National Golden Gloves - 1st
2016 Youth Open - 2nd
2014 National Junior Olympics - 1st
International Results
2019 Elite World Championships team member
2018 USA vs. Netherlands Dual - 1st
Outside the Ring:
Favorite sports team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite food: Cheeseburger
Favorite movie: Juice
Favorite musical artist: ASAP Rocky, Young Thug
Favorite boxer: Myself
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2019 – 17th (Light Heavyweight - Men)
- Years of participation: Light Heavyweight - Men 2019
- Top finish: 17th – 2019 (Light Heavyweight - Men)
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