Cynthia Moreno
Weight Class: Bantamweight/112 lb/51 kg
Height: 5-1
Coach's name: George Babers
Club name: Guadalupe Boxing Gym
Began boxing: 2001
Career Highlight: Winning the Pan American Championships, placing 3rd in the Women's Worlds, and winning the 2005 and 2006 Junior Olympics and getting best female boxer both times.
Who has been your biggest influence and why: My mom and dad because they keep me focused and have been here for me since day one.
How did you get involved in boxing: Boxing with all my guy cousins.
What is your greatest strength in the ring: Speed and power
What do you love most about boxing: Competing
What are your goals in and out of the ring: To make it to the 2012 Olympics and staying in school to get a good education.
What is your favorite movie: Temptations, The Five Heart Beats
What is your favorite TV show: Making the Band, and watching Nancy Grace with my mom.
What is your favorite song: Nelly - I am # 1
What are your hobbies outside of boxing: Spending time with family and friends.
U.S. Future Starts National Championship: dec. Diedra Rhodes, San Bernardino, Calif., 13-13, in the semifinals; dec. Christina Cruz, New York, N.Y., 13-10, in the finals.
AIBA Women World Championships: dec. Cindy Metz, GER, 10-4 in preliminaries; dec. Svud-Erdene Oyungerel, MGL, 15-3 in preliminaries; dec. Yadav Sushma Kumari, IND, 5-3 in preliminaries; lost on points to Nicola Adams, ENG, 10-0 in semifinals for 3rd
