August 6, 2012
Marlen Esparza and Claressa Shields Clinch Olympic Medals With Quarterfinal Victories in London
[by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing] Flyweight Marlen Esparza’s (Houston, Texas) decade-long journey in the boxing ring finally culminated in her debut at the 2012 Olympic Games on Monday and the 23-year-old made sure it was a victorious one. The Houston native gave Team USA a much needed win a guaranteed herself at least a bronze medal