US Olympian Team Bios

LUIS YANEZ

Weight Class: Light flyweight

Hometown: Duncanville, Texas
Birthdate: October 25, 1988
Height: 5-3
Weight: 106 pounds
Reach: 26 1/4
Coach: Dennis Rodarte
Club: GTO
School: Palmer High School, Colorado Springs
Began boxing: 1997
Biggest Influence: My biggest influence is Hector Beltran because I grew up with him and he has helped me train since I was little.
Draw to boxing: My dad brought me to the gym
Greatest strength in the ring: My mind
Loves most about boxing: New experiences
Goals in and out of the ring: To be the best and have respect for others
2008 U.S. OLYMPIAN

2007 PAN AMERICAN GAMES GOLD MEDALIST

2007 NATIONAL CHAMPION

2007 NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPION
2006 NATIONAL CHAMPION
TWO-TIME JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL CHAMPION
2005 CADET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SILVER MEDALIST
2006 JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BRONZE MEDALIST
2006 NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPION
2006 UNDER 19 NATIONAL CHAMPION

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