(JULY 27) Super lightweight
Stephanie Piñeiro Aquino, born July 18, 1990, in
Bayamón, Puerto Rico, an amateur boxer, that has now decided to
enter the ring of professional boxing.
Aquino said, "At the beginning of 2019 I decided to venture into
a professional level by signing with DS Management led by
Richard Borges and Charlotte L. Diaz."
Aquino's first beginnings in boxing took place in gymnasium of
Toa Alta, Puerto Rico under the tutelage of José "Cheo" Cuadrado
who established the foundation of her boxing abilities
successfully leading her career as an amateur boxer, therefore,
winning multiple tournaments and medals across the world
representing her beautiful island, Puerto Rico.
Aquino said, "at the beginning of
May 2019 we made the decision to create a camp in Orlando,
Florida under the direction of the great known and experience
Vicente Vazquez who was added to the team because he has a vast
experience of champions under his mentoring in order to
complement new training strategies, such as; physical
conditioning, techniques, sport psychology and among others."
"My goal is to look spectacularly
on my debut on August 17th, and throughout my career as a
professional boxer achieving the ultimate goal in boxing, which
is to be a world champion."
"In order to serve as an example to follow, be an inspiration
for many young people and be able to create a better
opportunities for each one of them. My greatest goal is to have
successful career, always giving the glory to God who guides me
in every step and every victory, " added Aquino.
WBAN is looking forward to seeing how Aquino continues to pursue
her boxing career and we will keep boxing fans updated on her
from time to time.
Background of Aquino: Medal record &
accomplishments:
• 3 times Puerto Rico National champion 64kg
• 64kg Golden Gloves Champion - Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Gold medalist Cheo Aponte Tournament - Caguas, PR.
• Gold medalist women's olimpic cup 64kg - Salinas, PR.
• Gold medalist women's olimpic cup 60kg - PR
• Gold medalist - Copa Direct Tv - Vega Baja, PR.
• Gold medalist - Wilfredo Gomez tournament 64kg - Bayamón, PR.
• Silver medalist - American Boxing Championships - Tegucigalpa,
Honduras.
• 2017 selected "Boxer of the year" of Puerto Rico.
• Gold medalist - Copa Independencia - Santiago, República
Dominicana.
• Gold medalist - Central American Games Classifier - Tijuana
Baja California, México.
• Bronce medalist - Central American Games - Barranquilla,
Colombia
• Silver medalist - Boxam Tournament - Valencia, Spain.
• Balkan Tournament - Sofia, Bulgaria.
• Women's Worlds Tournament - Delhi, India.
Stephanie piñeiro
weight 140
Height 5-10
Puerto Rico national champion
bronze medalist at the panamerican games.
