Faith, Family and Going for History: The Story of Alyssa Mendoza
by Luke Santangelo
“Being from Idaho challenged me,” Mendoza stated on possibly being the first Olympic boxer from Idaho. “Not many athletes come out of Idaho, and I always felt growing up it brought almost a disadvantage to have Idaho next to my name instead of like Texas or California.”
“I fought on my birthday during the Golden Gloves, and I remember winning and going straight to my room and praying.” A passionate Mendoza stated. “I felt like fighting on my birthday was a sign to me that I was born to do this and to be here in the spot I am today.”
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