Physical Stats & More
Height | 163 cm |
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Weight | 64 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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Hometown | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Not Known |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Wife | N/A |
Children | Not Known |
Family
Father | Not Known | ||
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Siblings |
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Children | Not Known |
Career
Professional Debut | 2009 |
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Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
Records |
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Career Turning Point | Winning Gold Medal in the bantamweight division in 2000 Sydney Olympic |
Some Lesser Known Facts
One of the top amateur boxers in history. | |
Highly praised by boxing trainer Freddie Roach for incredible talent. | |
Recognized for quick hands, counterpunching skills, and evasive maneuvers. | |
Extremely challenging to land punches on. | |
American Filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler authored the biography "A Cuban Boxer’s Journey: From Castro’s Traitor to American Champion." | |
Did not show up for planned fights at the Pan American Games in Brazil in July 2007. |