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.
Marlo Moore
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Age
35
Hometown
Richmond, CA
Education
Cal State Easy Bay
Resides in: Hayward, Calif.
Began boxing: In 2005, when I was 15 because my life needed direction
What has boxing taught you: Determination and dedication
Greatest moment in a boxing ring: Making it to the finals of the 2015 national championships with only a handful of fights
What would going to the Olympics mean to you: The world I’ve been working toward this for almost 10 years
Biggest role model: My mother because she taught and pushed me to be self reliant and determined
Favorite TV show: Law and Order SVU
Favorite book: The Bible and Long Way Gone
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
What do you listen to before a fight: Past church service
Favorite punch: Jab
Pre-fight ritual: Pray and watch a movie
Other sports played: Freshman football
Did you know:
* I’m working toward a law degree
* I like to fish
* I’m here to glorify God
OLYMPIC TRIALS CHAMPION
MEN’S TRIALS QUALIFIER I CHAMPION
2015 USA BOXING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SILVER MEDALIST
Former Super Heavyweight Boxers:
Super heavyweight
201+ lbs
1984: Tyrell Biggs, Philadelphia, Pa. (1st)
1988: Riddick Bowe, Brooklyn, N.Y. (2nd)
1992: Larry Donald, Cincinnati, Ohio
1996: Lawrence Clay-Bey, Hartford, Conn.
2000: Calvin Brock, Charlotte, N.C.
2004: Jason Estrada, Providence, R.I.
2012: Dominic Breazeale, Alhambra, Calif.
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