U.S. Olympic Athletes

Alicia Avila

Weight Class:  Bantamweight/112 lb/51 kg
Height:  5-1
Coach's Name:  Bruce Reams/Hal Adonis
Club Name:  A&R Boxing
Began Boxing:  2000
Career Highlight:  Ranked #2 in 2002 at 106 lbs
Who has been your biggest influence and why:  Ronnie Reams.  If it weren't for him, I would have never gone back to boxing after a 5 year lay-off.
How did you get involved in boxing:  It runs in the family.  I'm the first female.
What is your greatest strength in the ring:  Heart and discipline
Did you ever play any other sports:  Wrestling and track
What do you love most about boxing:  Fighting and being in shape.
What are your goals in and out of the ring:  Being the best I can be.  Become a national champion and coach young females in the future.
What are your hobbies outside of boxing:  Cooking and devoting myself to my daughter.
What is something interesting about you that most people don't know:  I'm quiet and self-motivated.  I like to accept challenges.