Head Shot

Kayla

Rico

Athlete Bio#

Height

5’ 4”

Age

21

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

Coach’s name: Carlos Rodriguez

Club name: Jerry Ortiz Memorial Boxing Gym

When did you start boxing and why: I starts boxing when I was 11-years-old, and my dad trained my brothers so he started taking me to the gym.

Amateur Record: 14-3

Career Highlights
Winning Championships and coming to the training center.

What do you think is your greatest asset in the ring: Speed and using my jab.

If you weren’t boxing, what would you be doing?: I would run track to have good conditioning.

Who has been your biggest inspiration and why: Heaven Garcia, started at a young age and always has a positive mindset.

What motivates you the most: My dad because he makes me a better person and wants me to follow my dreams.

What are five things most people don’t know about you: I’m an honor student, I like to be outdoors, I like to dance alone in my room, I like Italian food and I love to do my nails.

National Titles Won: Silver Gloves, 2017 Nationals.

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