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.
Melik Elliston
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Height
5'2"
Age
41
Hometown
Denver
Weight class: Light flyweight/108 lbs
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Birthdate: December 1, 1994
Height: 5-2
Coach: Everette Elliston
Club : USA Allstars
Began boxing: I started boxing in 2004 at the age of 10.I played many sports,
and I always wanted to try boxing so my father put me in it and I just fell in love
with the sport.
Amateur record: 82-33
What do you think is your greatest asset in the ring: movement and speed
If you weren’t boxing, what would be doing? Going to culinary school
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