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A fighter suffering defeat is never easy, the first time is even harder. On August 20, Rocky Juarez tasted defeat for the first time in his professional career. Rather than sit around and feel sorry for himself, Rocky is ready to get right back in the ring to prove that he is still one of the best featherweights in the world.
Prior to his leap into the professional ranks, Juarez built up and amateur resume that most fighters can only dream about.
In 1996, Juarez earned gold medals in both the Junior Olympics National Championships and the Junior Olympics World Championships. In 1997, he won the Muhammad Ali Cup, earned a bronze medal at the U.S. Championships and won the “Under-19” U.S. National Championships. In 1998, he won the National PAL Championships. In 1999, he won the U.S. Championships and earned a gold medal at the World Championships. [details]
Prior to his leap into the professional ranks, Juarez built up and amateur resume that most fighters can only dream about.
In 1996, Juarez earned gold medals in both the Junior Olympics National Championships and the Junior Olympics World Championships. In 1997, he won the Muhammad Ali Cup, earned a bronze medal at the U.S. Championships and won the “Under-19” U.S. National Championships. In 1998, he won the National PAL Championships. In 1999, he won the U.S. Championships and earned a gold medal at the World Championships. [details]