Wednesday, July 29, 2026

12-year-old from Las Vegas dominates the ring; racks up medals 

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A younger boxer from Las Vegas is making waves on the nationwide stage for a sport that pushes her limits every single day. As Hispanic Heritage Month is well known 8 Information Now shares her story from ringside. 

Yullicia Buenrostro could also be shy outdoors the ring, however her firsts inform a distinct story when she places the gloves on. She packs energy and confidence past her years and is an 11-time champion.

“I am very proud because, you know, not many people do this,” Yullicia mentioned. 

The 12-year-old has been boxing since she was 5.

She mentioned she was hooked after her first struggle years in the past on the USA Boxing Nationwide in Louisiana. 

“Every fight builds my confidence and discipline,” she mentioned. 

Yullicia trains six days per week in a non-public gymnasium, three hours a day and one way or the other suits in homeschooling.

“I take a lot of risks and people don’t do that,” she mentioned.

She’s at present undefeated. Yullicia has competed in weight courses from 50 to 85 kilos, racking up medals.

“Knowing I got a target on my back, you know, just makes me want to keep you know surprising them and keep winning,” she mentioned.

Her largest supporters are her mother and father.

“They’ve been pushing me since I was a little kid. So to be one of the best, it’s all thanks to them.”

She’s a younger Latina fighter within the boxing ring and her journey to success is simply starting. 

Yullicia mentioned she hopes to characterize Staff USA at some point. She was just lately acknowledged by former Councilwoman Victoria Seaman for her distinctive expertise.

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