Club name: Champ Nation Boxing
Began boxing: In 2010, I wanted to prove to myself I could do anything I put my mind to

2012 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SILVER MEDALIST
2012 USA BOXING NATIONAL CHAMPION
U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS BRONZE MEDALIST

Hobbies outside of boxing: Traveling
Favorite boxer: Muhammad Ali because he wasn’t afraid to be himself and Andre Ward because of his skill and spirit
Greatest asset in the ring: Movement and speed
If Raquel wasn't boxing, she would be: Mentoring young girls
Biggest inspiration: God and people that love and believe in me
Greatest motivation: When someone tells me I can’t
Biggest goals in boxing: Win a gold medal in Rio 2016
Biggest goals outside of the ring: To own my own business, inspire others to reach their dreams no matter who they are
If Raquel could travel to anywhere in the world, she would go to: Africa
Favorite food: Red velvet cake
Favorite TV show: Forensic Flies
Favorite movie: Long Kiss Goodnight
Favorite training music: Hip hop or gospel
Favorite part of the Olympic Training Center: The feeling you get while here, the training, coaches and staff that go above and beyond to help you
Did you know? Raquel loves candy and shoes

World Championships Experience

Most recent: 2012 – silver (Welterweight - Women)
Years of participation: Welterweight - Women 2012
Medals: 1 (1 silver)

Silver – 2012 (Welterweight - Women)

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