Lorenzo Patricio aims for gold at LA2028 after PanAm success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:19 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Lorenzo Patricio, a 19-year-old bantamweight boxer, continues to pursue his Olympic dreams with Team USA. Recently, he secured gold medals at the World Championships in China and the PanAm Championships in Mexico, marking a successful year in elite amateur boxing. Patricio, who hails from a boxing family in Hawaii, is focused on training and competition leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. He reflects on the importance of enjoying the journey while maintaining a strong support system from his relatives. Patricio plans to resume training in Colorado Springs after a brief break.
- •Lorenzo Patricio won gold medals in China and Mexico.
- •He is training with USA Boxing's High Performance Team.
- •Patricio's family is deeply involved in boxing.
- •He values having fun while competing.
- •He prepares for the LA2028 Olympic Games.
- 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — LA2028 Olympic Watch: Meet Lorenzo Patricio
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