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Hawaiian Punch: Lorenzo Patricio Closes Out Youth International Career PhilBoxing.com Mon, 28 Jul 2025 Lorenzo Patricio Wraps Youth Career and Looks to the Future With USA Boxing COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 26, 2025) – When looking for a spark within the USA Boxing gym at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, you can generally find it from any of the athletes who may be in the ring or hitting the bags on any given day. However, a noticeable charge can be felt anytime Lorenzo Juanito Patricio steps into the building. Lorenzo is in his second year on the USA Boxing Youth High Performance team and can usually be found in the gym putting in tireless hours of work with a smile on his face. Lorenzo, commonly referred to as “Sparky” by those closest to him and the sport, routinely lives up to his nickname with his electric style of boxing. When watching the 18-year-old compete, fans have come to learn that you need to watch every second of each of his bouts because you never know what can happen from one second to the next. “I get my boxing style from a mix of different fighters, and I add in my own touch and have fun while I’m at it. Boxers like Vasily Lomachenko, Manny Pacquiao, Muhammad Ali, and more,” Patricio noted of his explosive and unpredictable style in the ring. While Lorenzo gives all of his opponents respect and a smile, his goal for every bout is always the same: Eat, Sweep, Repeat. “I get the mantra ‘Eat, Sweep, Repeat’ from my dad. We say eat because we like to have a lion’s mentality. When a lion is hungry, it eats, no matter what the circumstances are. It means that we stay hungry and we’re ready to do whatever it takes in order to get what we want. Sweep means the brooms are out and we’re coming to sweep our brackets and competition.” After claiming the gold medal at the inaugural World Boxing U19 Championships in Pueblo, Colorado, last year, Lorenzo will now compete in one final international competition for the USA Boxing Youth High Performance team, the Brandenburg Cup, in Frankfurt, Germany. After that, his journey to pursue his Olympic dreams will begin. At the conclusion of the year, Lorenzo will age up into the Elite and compete at the USA Boxing National Championships as an Elite competitor. While that pursuit is on the horizon, Lorenzo has already begun putting the work in at the Elite level, competing in two competitions in 2025 as an Elite competitor. His first of those two was the 2025 Golden Gloves of America, and the second was at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival event, the conclusion of those two tournament appearances: two gold medals. “I feel like it’s nothing new. I’ve dealt with moving up in divisions many times in my career. From PeeWee to bantam, to intermediate, to junior, to youth, and now elite,” Lorenzo stated of his upcoming transition into the Elite division. “Winning the two gold medals is like taking two more steps towards my goal: going and winning the LA 2028 Olympics. I know I’m ready to pursue my Olympic dreams for USA Boxing because I know that I've got everything I need to do so. I got God, my support system is strong, I got the talent and skills to do so, I put in the work, I know what I’ve been through, and I know I can do whatever I put my mind to.” Lorenzo’s potential to challenge the world as an Elite competitor stems from everything that he surrounds himself with. For the Waianae, Hawaii native, he is heavily supported by his family and his culture. In boxing, family is a constant theme, whether it is among teammates or actual familial ties within the sport. But among the Hawaiian islands, Ohana (family) is even more prevalent among natives. That is no different for Lorenzo and the acclaimed Patricio lineage. “My family and my Hawaiian culture are so critical for my boxing journey because they are two of the many things I wear on my back and represent with pride. My family is one of the most important aspects of my life. They got my back, and I got theirs, no matter what. Each situation we have worked through as a team has brought me to the point I am now. My Hawaiian culture is so important because Hawaii is where I was born and raised. It’s one of the states that gets overlooked, as many don’t think of it as a state because of how isolated it is. All I’m trying to do is represent, show up and show out, give back to the aina (land) and people by bringing more exposure.” His father and coach, Lyndon, his mother, and each of his seven siblings push him to succeed every single day, whether he is back on the island with them or at a USA Boxing camp or competition. The Patricio family is nationally known for its presence and success at virtually every USA Boxing national event. With roots so deep on the island and within the sport, Lorenzo is constantly lifted by the support that he receives daily. The Patricios have infiltrated the USA Boxing High Performance system incredibly. In addition to Lorenzo, his brother Landon John Patricio also occupies a spot on the 2025 USA Boxing Youth High Performance team as a 55 kilogram competitor. Additionally, his older sister, Shera Mae, was a member of the 2024 Elite High Performance team before pursuing her professional career. “Following in the footsteps of Shera, it feels like she gave me the blueprint and all I got to do is execute. Getting to compete alongside my brother Landon makes the tournament so much more special. Last year, I was able to win gold at the U19 World Championship, so just imagining that I can win another international tournament, but this time alongside my brother, is like a dream come true.” While his older siblings have laid the groundwork for Lorenzo to flourish within the sport, it is not lost on him that he has the opportunity to do the same for his younger siblings. “Being able to pioneer the route for my younger siblings is a task I’m glad I’m able to take. I get to be the person they get to look up to and follow, so this kinda keeps me in check to make sure I’m the best for them and everyone else that looks up to me.” With the upcoming Brandenburg Cup set to be his final international performance as a Youth team member, the future is bright for Sparky. Lorenzo is poised to continue his boxing success as an Elite competitor, and his relentless drive will position him as a contender within the USA Boxing system. While his immediate goal is to secure a gold medal at the Brandenburg Cup, the next phase of his amateur career is about to begin. “Next for me as a competitor in the Elite division for USA Boxing is grinding, staying tunnel visioned, and going for gold in the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships in December. I like to take my time with decisions and take things one step at a time. My main goal: make the Elite team through the selection process.” While Lorenzo’s future in the sport is nearly as unpredictable as his boxing style, one thing is certain: he is prepared to succeed. His journey is just beginning, and USA Boxing is prepared to watch the fireworks that he is sure to enact in the ring. Tune in for Lorenzo Patricio’s 2025 Brandenburg Cup run next week and follow Team USA's journey HERE. INFORMATION: www.usaboxing.org Twitter: @USABoxing Instagram: @USABoxing Facebook: /USABoxing  |
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