Robby Gonzales

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Robby Gonzales is an American boxer. [1] [2] He competed at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships, winning the gold medal in the light heavyweight event. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Gordon, Sam (April 2, 2020). "Las Vegas boxer Rahim Gonzales eyes gold in 2021 Olympics". Las Vegas Review-Journal . Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  2. Houston, Michael (November 4, 2021). "Gonzales breaks Serbian hearts in Men's World Boxing Championships semi-finals". Inside the Games . Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  3. "AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships 2021" (PDF). AIBA World Boxing Championships . Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  4. Houston, Michael (November 6, 2021). "Gonzales scores controversial win on final day of AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships". Inside the Games . Retrieved June 24, 2022.