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Gary

Salazar

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'6"

Age

30

Hometown

Fresno

Began boxing: At five-years-old, my uncle took me to the boxing gym with him

2012 NATIONAL PAL CHAMPION
2011 JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL CHAMPION

Hobbies outside of boxing: Spending time with my family
Greatest asset in the ring: I’m unpredictable
If Gart wasn't boxing, he would be: Working as a smog technician
Biggest inspiration: My family because they have always supported everything I do
Greatest motivation: My mom and my family
Biggest goals in boxing: To be successful and take care of my family
Biggest goals outside of the ring: To keep my family happy
If Gary could travel to anywhere in the world, he would go to: Egypt
Favorite TV show: Ancient Aliens – History 2
Favorite movie: Cop Out, Pineapple Express, Sun
What kind of music do you listen to when you’re training: Rap/Hip-hop
Favorite part of the Olympic Training Center: Coach Pedro and his motivation
Did you know? Gary’s parents are from Guatemala
Career Highlights
  • World Youth Championships, Yerevan, 2012 (Bantamweight - Men)

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