U.S. Olympic Athletes

Stefanie Taylor

Weight Class: Welterweight/141 lbs/64 kg
Height:  5-11
Weight:  141 pounds
Birth date:  May 29, 1984
Hometown:  Canoga Park, California 
Coach's Name:  Phil Paolina
Club Name:  New York City Boxing Club
Began Boxing:  Age 19
Career Highlight:  Training everyday, staying in great shape and taking care of my boys.
Who has been your biggest influence and why:  My coach for teaching me new things everyday and pushing me to do my best.
How did you get involved in boxing:  I began boxing to get in shape and my coach told me to start competing; now I love it.
What is your greatest strength in the ring: I have a long reach and can switch to lefty
Did you ever play any other sport:  Swimming
What do you love most about boxing: Boxing is an art and takes a lot of skill.
What are your goals in and out of the ring:  To become the best I can and make the 2012 Olympic Team. Out of the ring I want to be the best mom I can be to my boys.
What is your favorite TV Show:  Dexter, CSI, Rescue Me
What is something about you that most people don't know:  I have to boys ages 3 and 1.