U.S. Olympic Athletes
John Franklin
Weight Class: Flyweight/114 lbs/52 kg
Birth date: February 13, 1984
Birth date: February 13, 1984
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Coach's Name: Basheer Abdullah
Club Name: Army World Class Athlete Program
Club Name: Army World Class Athlete Program
Career Highlight: World Military Games - Silver
Who has been your biggest influence and why: My coach who is also my mentor.
Who has been your biggest influence and why: My coach who is also my mentor.
What is your greatest strength in the ring: My hand and eye speed.
Did you ever play any other sport: Football and baseball.
What do you love most about boxing: Learning the science of the game.
What are your goals in and out of the ring: To be the best father I can be.
What is your favorite TV Show: King of Queens
Hobbies outside of boxing: Watching movies.
2010 USA Boxing National Championships - 3rd place
2011 USA Boxing National Championships - 1st place: dec. Adam Lopez, San Antonio, Texas 14-12 in the quarterfinals; dec. Emilio Sanchez, Pacoima, Calif., 23-22 in the semifinals, dec. Oscar Cantu, Kingsville, Texas 13-10 in the finals.
