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#
Height
5'10"
Age
36
Hometown
Omaha, NE
Resides in: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Height: 5-10
Club: WCAP
Began boxing: I started boxing in January 2010 because I wanted to start a new, fun workout regime
Amateur record: 50-5
Greatest asset in the ring: Diversity and I don’t get tired
Biggest inspiration: Terence Crawford, my best friend from Omaha who is the first World Champion from Omaha in 100 years.
Biggest motivation: Success and inspiring other generations
Did you know:
- Steven is a tattoo artist, mechanic, barber and very technology savvy
- He has a miniature Pomeranian named Foxy Cole
2013 USA BOXING SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPION
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – 17th (Light Heavyweight - Men)
- Years of participation: Light Heavyweight - Men 2015
- Top finish: 17th – 2015 (Light Heavyweight - Men)
Career Highlights
- Pan American Games, Toronto, 2015 (Light Heavyweight - Men)
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