U.S. Olympic Athletes

Raven Barnes

Weight Class: Super Heavyweight/178+ lbs/81+ kg
Height:  5-3
Weight:  194 pounds
Birth date:  June 13, 1993
Hometown:  Ypsilanti, Michigan
Coach's Name:  Eric McGuire
Club Name:  A-Square Fight Club
Began Boxing:  2007
Career Highlight:  Bronze at 2010 USA Boxing National Championships.
Who has been your biggest influence and why:  My mom because she is always there for me through the ups and downs.
How did you get involved in boxing:  I have always wanted to box since I was a little girl, so my Uncle helped me find a gym to start training.
What is your greatest strength in the ring: Never giving up.
Did you ever play any other sport:  Basketball
What do you love most about boxing: You never know what will happen when you step inside the ring.
What are your goals in and out of the ring:  To be the best that I can be.
What is something about you that most people don't know:  I started college at the age of 15.
2009
Jr. Olympic National Champion
National PAL Champion
 
2010
USA Boxing National Championships - Bronze
Arnolds Sports Fesitival National Champion