U.S. Olympic Athletes

Cassandra Mendoza

Weight Class:  Bantamweight/112 lb/51 kg
Club Name:  Rodarde
Began Boxing:  2003
Who has been your biggest influence and why:  My parents.  They made mistakes in their past and I want to be different.  I've learned a lot from them.
How did you get involved in boxing:  One summer day I kept telling my parents that I was bored.
What is your greatest strength in the ring:  Focus on the win.
What do you love most about boxing:  Traveling and meeting new people.
What are your goals in and out of the ring:  In the ring, to go as far without getting hurt.  Out of the ring, to go to cosmetology school.
What is your favorite TV show:  George Lopez, MTV
What are your hobbies outside of boxing:  Relaxing, shopping
What is something interesting about you that most people don't know:  I'm funny.  I like to make people laugh.  I can change my voice to different sounds.