Paul Garza Jr. GONZALEZ

Paul Gonzales won the light-flyweight gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, after having won the 1983 US light-flyweight title (amateur). At Los Angeles, Gonzales was awarded the Val Barker Trophy of the outstanding boxer at the Games. Gonzales turned professional in 1985 and fought through 1991, recording a pro record of 16-4. He won the NABF flyweight title in 1986, the WBA Continental Americas and WBA Intercontinental bantamweight titles in 1989, but lost a bout to Orlando Canizales in 1990 for the IBF World bantamweight title. Gonzales later tried to enter politics but failed to win office. He then worked as a car salesman and boxing coach and recreation supervisor for the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation in East Los Angeles.