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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Age
23
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Name: Iyana “Roxy” Verduzco
Birthdate: 09/302001
Current residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Birthplace: San Fernando Valley, Calif.
Weight class: Bantamweight (54 kg/119 lbs.)
Gym name: Rodrigo Mosquera Boxing Academy
Coach name: Gloria Mosquera, Rodrigo Mosquera
Year you began boxing: 2009
Inside the Ring:
USA Boxing National Tournaments
2019 Western Regional Open - 1st
2018 Youth National Championships - 1st
2018 Western Regional Open - 1st
2018 Youth Open - 1st
2017 Youth National Championships - 1st
2017 Youth Open - 1st
2016 Junior Open - 1st
2016 National Junior Olympics - 1st
2015 National Junior Olympics- 1st
2014 National PAL - 1st
2013 National PAL - 1st
International results
2019 Silesian Women's Championships - 1st
2018 Youth World Championships - 1st
2018 Youth Continental Championships - 1st
Outside the Ring:
Favorite sports team: Lakers, Dodgers, Patriots
Favorite food: Italian
Favorite movie: Any comedy movie
Favorite musical artist: A-Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Miguel, Redbone
Favorite boxer: Mikaela Mayer
World Championship Experience
- 2018 World Champion
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