CITY OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
CHALL OF CHAMPIONS®
INDUCTION
PROCESS
Deadline:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
INDUCTION PROCESS
Deadline: Thursday, April 24, 2025
PURPOSE NOMINATION PROCESS
The City of Commerce Athletic Hall of Champions • Anyone in the community can submit a nomination. honors athletes who have excelled in their sport and • Nomination forms are available at the Parks & Recreation brought recognition to the city through their achieve- office or online at www.ci.commerce.ca.us ments and conduct. This recognition preserves the (Search: Hail of Champions). city's athletic traditions and fosters community pride. • Applications must include supporting documentation to verify achievements.
EXAMPLES OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Selection to a national team or winning a national title • Setting a national, state, or regional record DEADLINE: All applications must be received by • Achieving professional status in a sport Thursday, April 24, 2025, for consideration.
ELIGIBILITY
• Athletes: Must be at least five years past their last ELECTION PROCESS competition for the City of Commerce and must have • Nominees must receive at least three votes from the competed in a city-funded team or sport and reached Parks & Recreation Commission to move forward a high level of success (e.g. Junior Olympics, AAU, • The City Council must then approve with a unanimous regional. National championship). vote for induction.
• Coaches: Must have significantly contributed to city
athletics and shown distinction through team success INDUCTION CEREMONY and athlete development. Eligible for nomination after The ceremony will be held during the Independence Day 10 years of service with the City of Commerce. Celebration. Inductees will have an opportunity to speak and take photos with City Council and their coaches. Their names will be added to the Hall of Champions plaque at
the Brenda Villa Aquatic Center.
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City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Commerce Hall of Champions Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
NOMINEE: Melissa Madrid-Aguilar
CURRENT ADDRESS: 1186 Kuhl or
CITY: Commerce _ ZIP CODE: 90040
PHONENUMBER: (562) 650-2662
E-MAIL: [email protected]
DATES COMPETED (example 2000-2005) 1993-2001
NOMINATED BY: Eliseo Madrid
ADDRESS: 7186 Kuhl Ar
CITY: Commerce _ ZIP CODE: 40040
PHONENUMBER: (562) 650-2662
E-MAIL: [email protected]
NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
city of Commerce sports, high school, college, professional; other. - Played for Commerce water polo and swim team consecutively from 1993-200. - Won multiple Girls junior olympic championships waner polo 18 t under.
tram 1993-2001
- Payee for the USC (university of Southern Californin
Womens Water poo team from 2001-2005, Division I NCAA team. won the 2004 NCAA DingoN 1 Champimstis with USC
with an undefeated SEASON.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS:
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards.
MVP, Records, Milestones)
- 3am tea 200, 20 No 3) i are ve pale championships
- Bell Gardens Hin School WoN ALL-CIF First Team All American in Girl's water polo all 3 years 19992000,2001.
- selected and played for the USA Natonel youth Team Girls water polo 1998, and played for champianship i CANAOA.
- Undefeated # DivistoN I NCAA, ChaMpIoN 2004 with the
USC womens water polo team.
PROFESSIONAL or OLYMPIC ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
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RECENT INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMERCE ATHLETICS (donations, coaching assistance, volunteering etc):
Participates in Parent-and me swim lesson with 5-year old daughter, and will enroll in water polo lessons when she turns be year old, to continue the commere water polo family legacy!!
ALL FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND DELIVERED TO:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Hall of Champions
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
Deadline to submit application is
Thursday, April 24, 2025
All information is subject to verification.
False accomplishments will result in
immediate disqualification.
"City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Commerce Hall of Champions Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
NOMINEE: Laura Margarita Lopez
2560 Valentina Way.Ünit 6 ::
CURRENT.ADDRESS:
Commerce * ZiP CODE: 90040
CITY:
: PHONE NUMBER: * 323-246-9414
E-MAIL: [email protected].
DATES COMPETED (example 200002005) Commerce: 2001- 2011; College/Pro: 2011-2016 : Adan Cabrales
NOMINATED BY:
ADDRESS: 2560 Valentina Way Unit 6
Commerce ..: 90040.
CITY: • ZIP CODE
PHONE NUMBER: 562-415-7121
[email protected]
E-MAIL:
NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
City of Commerce sports, high school, college, professional; other:
- commerce swim team and water pole 2000-2011
- ISA youth & Junior Natural Team 2006 - 2011
- Montebello High schoo Varsity swim and water
pale team mebiber 2007-2010
- Layoia Marmovat Vhwersity 2011 - 2015
- Division I Women's water polo team
- Serie A1 Messina Professiunal womenis water polo
Team-Haly September-December 2015
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- career tale so an goats, 110 assists respectively (according to record book online)
- 131 career appearances → School record*
USA youth gi National Team
- part of 2008 and 2010 teams that
competed and won silver at the Junior
Pan American Games in sao pavlo, Brazil
and Miami, USA.
ovola mary movrit university - arnea tull nat sonola snip - 3 time conference enampions
- 2 time all-conference selection → (continved on next
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS: page
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards. are year in a mies fer rio a in and mata in 2009
All American
• was Pant of the 2003 lzu gold meda team and
2005 ao medal team
- Morebello Hiah sinod
• time Almont Leagve selection Almort Teaque Champio
3 time A CIE DI selection
- 2009 - pant of Tem that was runner vp a CIF DZ hampionshi - geese the at the yar 201l
- Athlete of the year ScHooL-WIDE) - 2010g 2011
ROFESSIONAL or OLYMPIC ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS. 10e a messina womens water polo Tear
Sicily, Italy
- current tea Development coach to coasta zone Water polo Tean wrent program Head for cris Harvard westiake
LA premier ans water polo proaram Director
RECENT INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMERCE ATHLETICS donations, coaching assistance, volunteering etc:
Assistant swim coach May-September. 2015
- Left to pursue enfessiona water polo caker
in Messina, sicily Hasy.
ALL FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND DELIVERED TO:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Hall of Champions
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
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City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Commerce Hall of Champions Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
NOMINEE: Rosa Moreno
CURRENT ADDRESS: 2528 Travers Ave
_ ZIP CODE: 90040
CITY: Commerce
PHONE NUMBER: 323-695-8031
E-MAIL: [email protected]
DATES COMPETED (example 2000-2005) _ 10 years of Coaching/played for 13 years 2016-2025
NOMINATED BY: Jennifer Moreno
ADDRESS:_ 2528 Travers Ave
Commerce 90040
CITY: _ZIP CODE:
323-479-3951
PHONE NUMBER:
[email protected]
E-MAIL:
NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
City of Commerce sports, high school, college, professional; other:
Rosa began playing soccer with Parks and Recreation at the age of 6 years old up until 14. tarted playing club at 14 and played JV for two years at Schurr High School and playe /arsity Senior year. Won CIF Champs. She started coaching in 2016 with the Cities trave team "Commerce Hearts." She became the head soccer coach for Schurr High School JV in 2019. Her teams have won LEAGUE CHAMPS for the years 2019-2020/2021-2022/2024 2025.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS:
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards.
MVP, Records, Milestones)
CIF Champs 2014-2015 Schurr High School/her senior year of High School Started coaching Commerce Hearts in 2016 12u champs 2024 Schurr High School Coach: JV Soccer 2019 JV Almont League Champs: 2019-2021 2021-2022/2024-2025
PROFESSIONAL or OLYMPIC ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
-Schurr High School CIF Champs 2014-2015.
RECENT INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMERCE ATHLETICS (donations, coaching assistance, volunteering etc):
Commerce Hearts Head Coach
Coaching 2016-present
2024 lotting Drive for charity (commence heart
ALL FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND DELIVERED TO:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Hall of Champions
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
Deadline to submit application is
Thursday, April 24, 2025
All information is subject to verification.
False accomplishments will result in
immediate disqualification.
City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Commerce Hall of Champions Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
NOMINEE: Chris Griego
CURRENT ADDRESS: 2517 Graspar
Commerce _ ZIP CODE: 9004o
CITY:
PHONE NUMBER: 323 829 0773
E-MAIL: [email protected]
DATES COMPETED (example 2000-2005) _
NOMINATED BY: Ivan 'Altamirano
ADDRESS: 2566 Kurt Ave
CITY: Commerce ZIP CODE: 90040
323493-4437
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL:
NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
City of Commerce sports, high school, college, professional; other:
a PArk and Recreation ArtolE - 1971-1984
Catheaval High shook IN Football 1981
Salesian High Schor Varsity Football 1983-1984
Salesian High Schoor SV Football 1a8z
Rio Hando College Foatball 1985-1986
#Commerce Youth Huskies Footsall CoacH 1985-1989
Downey С0aLH 2012-2013
High School JV VArS+1 Chact 1990- PreseNt
Salesian Hs - San Bernardino H5-Cantwel 115.- Torres HS Bishop Amat Hs. Bell Gardens Hs.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS:
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards.
MVP, Records, Milestones)
CIF DIV 14 Championship 2023
JACIF STATE REgioNAL ChampioNshIp 2023
1-A OFF STAT RUNNER UP FINALiST 2023
4 - TIME LEGUE CAtAMpiON
PROFESSIONAL or OLYMPIC ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
RECENT INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMERCE ATHLETICS (donations, coaching assistance, volunteering etc): :
Volunteerug Youth Coach-Rosewood PArk,
Commere Volwearing travel
mantons saff Member
Bell Gardens | City of Commere Youtht Fortball Camp ORgANIsE ALL FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND DELIVERED TO:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Hall of Champions
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
Deadline to submit applicätion is
Thursday, April 24, 2025
All information is subject to vérification.
False accomplishments will result in ....
immediate disqualification.
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City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Commerce Hall of Champions Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
NOMINEE:_ Javier Molina
CURRENT ADDRESS: 14335 Devlin Ave
CITY:_ Norwalk _ ZIP CODE: 90650
PHONE NUMBER: 562 7433255
E-MAIL:
DATES COMPETED (example 2000-2005) See attached.
Alan Nevarez
NOMINATED BY:
1538 S. McBnde
ADDRESS:
CITY: Commerce _ ZIP CODE: 90040
PHONE NUMBER: 568-693-8988
E-MAIL:
NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
City of Commerce sports, high school, college, professional; other:
See attached.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS:
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards.
MVP, Records, Milestones)
See attached
PROFESSIONAL or OLYMPIC ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
See attached
RECENT INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMERCE ATHLETICS (donations, coaching assistance, volunteering etc:
see attached
ALL FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND DELIVERED TO:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Hall of Champions
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
Deadline to submit application is
Thursday, April 24, 2025
All information is subject to verification.
False accomplishments will result in
immediate disqualification.
City of Commerce Hall of Champions Nomination
Nominee: Javier Molina
Category: Athlete - Boxing
Nominee Summary
Javier Molina stands as a true testament to the strength, resilience, and talent that the City of Commerce fosters in its youth. From humble beginnings at the Commerce Boxing Club at the age of nine, to representing the United States in the 2008 Olympics, and then rising through the ranks if the professional boxing world, Molina has consistently brought pride and recognition to the City of Commerce on local, national, and international stages. Today, he continues to give back to the Commerce Athletics Involvement
• Assistant Boxing Coach - City of Commerce Boxing Program Javier has returned to his roots, now serving as the Assistant Boxing Coach at the same gym where his journey began. He mentors aspiring young boxers, sharing his Olympic and professional experience to help them reach their potential. • Youth Recreation Support
Beyond boxing, Javier supports various Parks and Recreation programs, helping expose youth to a wide range of recreational and athletic activities. • Community Support - Senior Center Gala
His commitment extends to all age groups. Javier recently assisted at the Senior Center Gala, ensuring an enjoyable experience for local seniors. • Ongoing Mentorship and Community Presence
Javier continues to be a strong community role model, demonstrating the values of perseverance, humility, and service.
Athletic Achievements
Amateur Career Highlights
2006 Cadet World Championships (Istanbul, Turkey) - Bronze Medalist at age 16 • 2007 U.S. National Champion - Light Welterweight Division at age 17 2007 U.S. Olympic Trials Champion - Went undefeated (5-0) 2007 U.S. vs. China Dual Meet - Represented U.S. and defeated China's national champion
• AAU & Junior Olympics Medalist - Multiple-time medalist from age 11 onward Olympic Achievement
• 2008 Summer Olympics (Beijing, China)
Represented the United States in the light welterweight division at just 18 years old, one of the youngest on the team.
Professional Career
• Turned Professional in 2009 with Goossen Tutor Promotions • Record: 22 Wins (9 KOs), 6 Losses
• Notable Victories:
• Hiroki Okada - First-round KO of undefeated Japanese contender • Amir Imam - Unanimous decision over former world title challenger • Career Resurgence (2019-2020): Earned praise for comeback performances following injury setbacks
Academic and Personal Excellence
• John Glenn High School (Norwalk, CA)
Maintained a 3.8 GPA in honors courses, showcasing academic dedication alongside athletic success.
• Family Legacy
A proud member of the Molina boxing legacy, Javier's twin brother, Oscar, represented Mexico in the 2012 Olympics, and older brother, Carlos, was also a professional contender. All three were shaped by the Commerce Boxing Club, reinforcing the family's deep-rooted ties to the community.
Honors and Recognition
• City of Commerce Recognition - Honored for representing Commerce in the Olympics • Congressional Recognition - Commended by U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano for his achievements and character
Conclusion
Javier Molina's story is one of perseverance, excellence, and commitment to community. From Olympic glory to mentorship at home, he has represented the City of Commerce with distinction and integrity. His achievements and ongoing contributions make him an ideal candidate for induction into the City of Commerce Hall of Champions.
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"There were 10 fighters out of Commerce. It was definitely fun," said Javier Molina of their competitive gym club. "Everybody was winning. It was me and Oscar, Carlos (Molina) and Liz Quevedo and Patricia (Manuel) winning national championships. Everybody was taking care of their divisions."
Elizabeth Quevedo was one of the most feared and talented female fighters during that span and would have made the Olympic team had women been accepted. Instead, she won National title after National title and then turned pro in 2007 for one fight.
All of the fighters had been influenced heavily by the success of one boxer, Bojado. Many consider him to be one of the best prizefighters to come out of the East L.A. area. Some compare his talent to Oscar De La Hoya.
"He's one of the best fighters I ever fought," said Steve Forbes, a former world champion.
Others in the Commerce Boxing club admit being heavily influenced by Bojado. "Panchito Bojado was always a great fighter. We watched him fight in the Olympics and all of his fights," said Javier Molina, 23, who was nine years old when he first saw Bojado fight. "We learned a lot from him and the trainers in that gym."
The two trainers at Commerce were Alfonso Marquez and Robert Luna and they enjoyed a long run of success that will be hard to duplicate.
"We would goof around but when it was time to work, we worked," remembers Javier Molina who fought in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Here they are many years later ready to fight professionally on the same card for the first time in their lives.
"My father always gets nervous before one of our fights," said Oscar Molina with a chuckle.
First bout begins at 4:30 p.m.
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Timing is everything. For Javier Molina, this statement applies appropriately to his career.
Molina was highly-touted coming out of the amateur ranks, which culminated in fighting in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Everything. was going well early on in his pro career until he suffered a defeat that derailed any momentum he was building towards becoming a contender.
Over four years later have passed and Molina is much wiser and has more motivated to finish what he started in March of 2009, when he made his pro debut.
He has an opportunity to jump into the welterweight mix with a win tonight, when he faces unbeaten Jamal James at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, Calif. The 10 round welterweight bout will be broadcast live on FS1 (formerly Fox Sports 1), beginning at 11 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. PT.
Fighting is everything for Molina (17-1, 8 KOs). It is what he has known since he was a boy and it is something he has shared with twin brother, Oscar, and older brother, Carlos.
Both, along with other family and friends from nearby, will be ringside at Club Nokia. 'I'm excited to headline a card in Los Angeles," Molina told BoxingScene.com over the phone Monday evening. "My brothers have always been there for me and we help each other out. We work and push each other in the gym."
Molina prepared for his fight against James at the famed Maywood (Calif.) Gym, not far from his home.
James is unbeaten and is coming off a 10 round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Abreu on September 18. James survived a fourth round knockdown in route to the victory.
James also has wins over fringe contenders Mohammed Kayongo and Wayne Martell. "He (James) is a good fighter who is tall and has a long reach," said Molina, who stopped Lenwood Dozier after the seventh round in his last bout on October 13. "He throws a lot of punches, but I have to stay focused on working the body and breaking him down. He's undefeated, but I'm focused on what I have to do and that's to win." 2/6
https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/javier-molina-focused-motivated-break-jamal-james-down 4/24/25,3:35 PM Javier Molina Focused, Motivated To Break Jamal James Down Molina won his first nine bouts as a pro before suffering his first and only defeat as a pro to Artemio Reyes in October of 2011. He has since won his last eight bouts in a row.
While no fighter likes to lose, Molina believes the Reyes fight was a blessing for him, in and out of the ring.
"I learned a lot from that fight. I don't believe I was disciplined as I should've been and it was mostly because of outside (distractions). Even in my previous fight, I wasn't myself and I didn't take things seriously. I had bad habits and it showed in the ring." "Now I have a little girl (an eight-month old daughter). That has given me more motivation and drive than ever before. I'm 26 years old and I'm still learning. I just feel like I'm more level-headed now."
Molina believes a win would put him in the mix with welterweights. Whether he could compete with the upper-echelon of the division remains to be seen, but Molina has every intention of making good on second chances.
Molina may not have been ready to headline a televised fight card over four years ago, but he is more than ready to do so now.
"After this fight, I'm in a good position to fight the other welterweights in the division.
Winning this fight will get me in the mix with other welterweights. This fight is happening at the right time for me."
"My family and team have supported me and I've learned from my mistakes. I still look to one day become a world champion."
Francisco A. Salazar has written for Boxingscene.com since September of 2012 and has covered boxing in Southern California and abroad since 2000. Francisco also covers boxing for the Ventura County (CA) Star newspaper, Ring TV, and Knockout Nation. He can be reached by email at [email protected] or on Twitter at FSalazarBoxing
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Javier Molina
Javier Molina Casillas (born January 2, 1990) is an
Javier Molina
American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won
the 2007 U.S. National Championships at the age of
171] and represented the United States the following
year at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.!2]
Personal life
Molina's father, Miguel, had a successful amateur
boxing career in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, before he
migrated to the United States. 3] His older brother
Carlos is a highly regarded prospect with a 17-1-1
record,[4) and his twin brother, Oscar Molina, fights on the Mexican Olympic team. 5)
Amateur career
Born Javier Molina Casillas
With a Vicente Fernández ring entrance song of "No Me January 2, 1990 Se Rajar". ', a tune that reflects the macho culture that Commerce, California, U.S. prevails in Mexico, Molina finished his amateur career El Intocable Other names
with a record of 111-12. ! He won a bronze medal at the Statistics
2006 Cadet World Championships at lightweight and a
national title at the 2006 Junior Olympic International Weights) Welterweight Invitational. He knocked down Karl Dargan (a two-time Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) 141-pound U.S. champion and winner of the 2007 Pan Reach 68 in (173 cm) American Games) twice at the U.S. championships!7]
Stance Orthodox
He then won against Jeremy Bryan and Dan O'Connor,
followed by Brad Solomon in the finals, to win the Boxing record junior welterweight title.8 At the World Total fights 28 Championships in 2007, he beat Azerbaijan's Emil Wins 22 Maharramov, the 2005 bronze medalist, 27-10, but lost Wins by KO 9 to England's 2008 Olympian Bradley Saunders. 91[10!
Losses 6
2008 Olympics
At the Olympic qualifier, Molina beat Myke Carvalho and then sealed his qualification with a win over Canada's Kevin Bizier 11] He lost his Olympic debut 1:14 to Boris Georgiev of Bulgaria. According to at least one doctor, it was a fight that never should have taken place.[12] After it was over, Coach Dan 1/3
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Campbell said Molina had gone into the bout with a small hole in his lung, which allowed air to seep out beneath the skin. !!?)
Professional career
Molina is signed to the promotional company Goossen Tutor.(13] In his third fight, he got a second round K.O. over veteran Miguel Garcia. 14!
Professional boxing record
References
1. Mier, Saul (April 7, 2008). "National Champion" (http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Javier_Molin a). Box Rec. Retrieved June 23, 2010.
2. "Javier MOLINA - Olympic Boxing | United States of America" (https://www.olympic.org/javier-moli na). International Olympic Committee. June 19, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
3. [1] (http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=589/bio/index.html) Archived (https://web.a rchive.org/web/20110213103739/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete%3D589/bio/in dex.html) February 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
4. Anson Wainwright. "Q & A with Javier "In Tocable" Molina" (http://www. 15rounds.com/q-a-with-javi er-in-tocable-molina-112709/). Boxing News - Boxing, UFC and MMA News, Fight Results, Schedule, Rankings, Videos and More. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
5. Baxter, Kevin (March 12, 2008). "Twins go different routes" (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-x pm-2008-mar-12-sp-twins12-story.html). The Los Angeles Times.
6. "Boxing News" (https://web.archive.org/web/20120227141156/http://www.thesweetscience.com/bo xing-article/5345/tss-olympic-spotlight-javier-molina/). The Sweet Science. Archived from the original (http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/5345/tss-olympic-spotlight-javier-molina/) on February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
7. "Dargan stunned in title defense; Ceron hopes for rematch vs. Yanez - boxing-ESPN" (https://ww w.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2893249). ESPN.com. June 5, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
8. "Molina, Russell win at boxing worlds, near Olympic qualification - boxing - ESPN" (https://www.es pn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3081075). ESPN.com. October 26, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
9. "Javier Molina and Shawn Estrada are Eliminated from the 2007 World Championships" (http://ww w.brickcityboxing.com/index.php/a/2007/10/30/javier_molina _and_shawn_estrada_are_elim).
Brickcityboxing.com. October 30, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
10. "Intersections" (http://danielhernandez.typepad.com/daniel_hernandez/2008/04/twin-boxers-fro.ht ml). Danielhernandez.typepad.com. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
11. "Boxing News"(https://web.archive.org/web/20120227141159/http://www.thesweetscience.com/bo xing-article/6134/javier-molina-team-usa-olympic-ready/). The Sweet Science. Archived from the original (http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/6134/javier-molina-team-usa-olympic-rea dy/) on February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
12. Baxter, Kevin (August 11, 2008). "U.S. teen's ring time is short" (https://www.latimes.com/archives/ la-xpm-2008-aug-11-sp-olyboxing11-story.html). The Los Angeles Times. 2/3
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13. Gonzalez, Edgar (March 2, 2009). "Molina signed to Goossen Tutor" (http://www.myboxingfans.co m/2009/03/javier-molina-signs-with-goossen-tutor/). My Boxing Fans. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
14. Salazar, Francisco (November 27, 2009). "Molina's 3rd KO in a Row" (https://web.archive.org/we b/20110725183123/http://www.fightnewsextra.com/cc/2009Fights/11-molina.htm). Fight News Extra. Archived from the original (http://www.fightnewsextra.com/cc/2009Fights/11-molina.htm) on July 25, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
External links
• Javier Molina's Amateur Record (http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_D=863) • Boxing record for Javier Molina (https://boxrec.com/en/boxer/486916) from BoxRec (registration required)
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City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Commerce Hall of Champions Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
NOMINEE:_ Liliana Magaña
CURRENT ADDRESS: _ 5908 Ferguson Dr.
Commerce _ ZIP CODE: 90040
CITY:_
PHONENUMBER: 323-272-5809
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DATES COMPETED (example 2000-2005)_ 1999-2008.
NOMINATED BY: Counciluvoman Oralia Y. Rebollo
ADDRESS: 2512 Commerce Way
arv: Commerce _ ZIP CODE: 90040
PHONENUMBER: 562-685-4589
E-MAl: [email protected]
NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
City of Commerce sports, high school, college, professional; other:
Female member of commerce Boxuna ane
urst remale nationa champion from commene
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS:
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards.
MVP, Records, Milestones)
• Womenis National Golden Glove Champion
• 4-time Junior Olympic Champion
• 4-time Junior Golden Glove Champion
• Bine and Gold Champion
• First Female National Champion from Commerce
PROFESSIONAL or OLYMPIC ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
RECENT INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMERCE ATHLETICS (donations, coaching assistance, volunteering etc:
Ms. Magana currently serves as president of MUSD and ensures that our commerce scholar athietes are excelling and have the proper equipment to excel at their respeetive Sports. she donates to athletes and teams and supports ther achievements constantly.
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Deadline to submit application is
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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False accomplishments will result in
immediate disqualification.
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NOMINE: Vanessa Haro
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_ ZIP CODE:_
PHONE NUMBER:_ 323-359-1232
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NOMINATED BY: Lourdes Haro
ADDRESS: 2454 Gaspar Ave
CITY: Commerce _ZIP CODE: 90040
PHONENUMBER: 323 702-1336
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NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
City of Commerce sports, high school, college, professiona; otner:
Through the cith of Commerce, Karate program
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS:
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards.
MVP, Records, Milestones)
Are atonal champion 1999-501d
everal other medals in le years
representing city
DAtu Hawaii placed13 sears in arou
PROFESSIONAL or OLYMPIC ATHLÉTIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
current karate instructor at St. Marcellinus
church, in city of commerce.
+
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Vanessa taro
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PARKS S RECREATION,
Karate News Update Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
By Hart Gaspar Winners
Community and induse test perm i in Commence
other is that they represent the
City of Cominerce in the mos: annual 5K Turkey Tro: during Trangung wear The wear! positive of ways, and serve al race featured a new 3.2 mile rech antone the Rosewood Park good examples of our city's area Winners are listen below ku the repupa youth and their athletic
abilities. The City of Com- Category Fust Place Second Es merce is fortunate to have Female
these two young ladies
representing the city over the Stephense Rudio
under
past years Of course, we have 11-14 tuis Thorapson Janus Fore Mone Tone other students just as dedi- Aures Va/biL conca fore
19-22 Mrinda Duran ME SE SEN
caled, but I wanted to tell you 23-25 Rachel Baffeira Lau a Ca 26-28 Dosalia Cervantes Decori vero ca G.
about these hwo this time out Lila Gaitype Viler:
Team members Vanessa 29-31 Janebe Lnk Ena: 001
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Haro and Teresa Flores have 32-35 Cect a Extrade Gada Grants Mana tamme 36-39 Carten Murras
been model representatives of Anna Deleon Lords Vasquez the Commerce Karate Club Elena Fernandez L. Estis Castanada Noma 3a.2 46 50 Maria Sauceos
for the last six years. 51-55 Syria Munoz Feet togeT
For the last six years. 56-60 Mana Farez Marty Marquet Mara Pon a 12 Teresa Flores and Vanessa Rosalina Lopez Cule aroun
Haro have been competing in and
the same kata (forms) and OVe
kumite (free sparing) din.
sions. Both are very busy it. Mela
their own right, with their 10
beauty pageants and activites and Nan De Leon
ander Mario De Leon Marco Herera
both in and out of the city. Frank Surez Fraci Misreno
11-14 Danny Duarte None
tons of homework (i know Henry Fromela None
because they both carry it and 15-18 Felipe Dune
19-22 Edge: Bedohe Nazuch Noe Gorte?
do it wherever we go and Steve Valero torenzo Rosas
26-28 Nelson Molina Mike Navarro
their Karate training 29-31 Craig Batech Chris Andrade
Just about the toughest 52-36 Benis ANarado Fair Marthaz Acured alone Kealt Cid misers Ters Ross Ross and Vanesst competition both have had to 38-38 Gomer not Mcal Gaits Leonin
fuce over the last a years has 40-45
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26. 1998 at the Los Anpales samprased since they didn't championship trophy or the This kno: Vanessa had decided to gold medal in the finals. On Top Trotters Capention Center mo. up to the Women's
wear • competion was ver any given day, one could win
interating because Usualy during the days out over the other That is Commerce': 1998 Miss even i don't find our the how evenly matched they are.
Fourti of Jui, Vanessa Haro. results of what our students The unique thing about ar the ape old age of 17 both Teresa and Vanessa is
deoded to move up divi.on eccomplan. because I'm that they both have that inner to the Women's division offeating ou the competition drive to be the very best at What's aMacing though foo: de they are competing whatever they do. For the last i that the results o' the end of That hold bue on this day. I six years, karate is one of the he day were basically the cant begin to tell you how proud 1 am of both Teresa and things that they both have LaTe. Miss Teresa Flores, at Vanessa It was a special and been working at and it shows. 17 years of age, won the Gold Both have won numerous
is both the girls kata and happy surprise to me when 1 championships in kata and kumite divisions in her age received the good news as to kumite.
group Vanessa Haro won the what they had both accom- Their willingness to push Silver Medal in kain and the plished that day. themselves more than the Gold Medal in kumite in the One reason is because average person in training for Women's Division The bes! they both had to eliminate the last six years has paid thing about this is that her their competition on their own dividends for both of them. parents, Mrs Lourdes Haro this time in order to get to the and Mr. Mike Haro (one of top of the mountain. The
Turkey Shoot Winners Crissy Bautista, Danny Raudabaugh, Danny Oh: behall of the City of Commerce Marks- Perez, An Castro, Michaci Castro, Shem Flores, Tenship Range we would like to congratulate all Jerry Ramirez, Markus Samano, Angela Vega. he waiter in our 1998 Annual Turkey Shoot Art Aguirre Jr., Connie Leyva, Purple Ng, nd who wish you a Happy New Year! Vanessa Femandez, Maria Reyes, Junior Campos, Rosa Manía Rico, Jessica Nunez, Aissa
ilyne Cuatia, Edward Sanano, Mike Saman, Teny Henry, Tiffany Arroyo. Franlan Ro, Kandave, Gary Walls Alex • Fores, Laura Tiley, Masia Galindo, David Luna Arroyo, Angela Espinoza, Cesar Nemo, Joe Coats da and Nosenna (1 we me minds of tre cana And Sadoval Dora Aguire.
Me. Routes logole. Chane Thomp Alex Baldenime, Rick Cortines, Honk Bachtack.
Tournament Results; WEDNESDAYS
10:20 a.m 1999 City of Comerce Pre Scince Gradu-ten
12.00 o.m. "Heroes i. Cur Midst" Featuring Commerce Vetergns of Word War if
1" Place, Low Gross: 1:00 p.m 2999 Conmerce Bicycie Satey Fow Randy Castilo, Commerce 79 2.00 p.m *Heroes in Our Ndst Featung Commelte Veterans of 2e° Place Low Gross. World Wet i
400 pm Rasnons die Fame:nosa 2S8
Mike Brav, American 62.
601 p.m Disite Anomey Fic "Famm: Focus"
600 р л Genos Keeken
Adrian Velasquez, Sergio Macias, 35. m
ma. Front row teem 1 tor, is Relish 2 Place, Low Net
Tom Villeges. Commerce 73 THURSDAYS
1 Rulz.
900 к лл. 1999 Commerce Bicycle Safety Far
10:00 a.m "Heroes in Our Most Featuring Commerce Veterans of Fewest Putts:
Randy Castillo, Commerce 26 World War Il
12.00 p.m. 1999 City of Commerce Preschool Graduation netd a:
Veterans Park
Closest to Pin: 2:00 p.m. - Geno's Kilchen
Ernie Durazzo, Commerce 25 3:00 p.m. Responsible: Fatherhood PSA 3:01 p.m. - Disinct Attorney File: "Family Focus
Most Honest: 7:00 p.m - "Heroes in Our Midst" Featuring Commerce Veterans of Rich Castro, AKZO Nobel 120 World War Il
10:00 p.m. - 1999 City of Commerce 28% Annual Invitational Karate Toumament
FRIDAYS
Karate News 9:00 a.m. - "Heroes in Our Midst" Featuring Commerce Veterans of World War It
10:30 a.m. - 1999 City of Commerce 28: Annual Invitationa. Karate Toumament
The Commerce Karate 12:00 p.m. - Responsible Fatherhood PSA Clubiand Kenjutsuryu Karate 12:01 p.m. - District Attorney File: "Family Focus" Federation participated in the 2:00 p.m. - 1999 Commerce Bicycle Safety Fair 4:00 p.m. - 1999 City of Commerce Preschool Graduation held a:
1999 AAU Western Regional
Karate Championships and Veterans Park
Junior Olympics Qualifier at 6:00 p.m. - Responsible Fatherhood PSA Saddleback College in Mission 6:01 p.m. - District Altomey File: "Family Focus" Viejo on April 18. 9:00 p.m. - Gend's Kitchen
ion Lara and Jessica Brock were In this highly competetive SATURDAYS sing the National Rifle Association event, only the top eight finishers in each division qualify 10:00 a.m. - 1999 Bicycle Safety Fair py are the 31* and 32% residents to to go on to the Nationals. The 12:00 p.m. - Responsible Fatherhood PSA 's range staff member Elsie Cardoza Commerce Karate Club did 12:01 p.m. - District Attomey File: "Family Focus" 'ster Bill Whetstone and Brock. very well, taking 11 gold 3:00 p.m. - Geno's Kitchen medals, six silver medals, eight 7:00 p.m. - "Heroes in Our Midst" Featuring Commerce Veterans of World War I!
bronze medals, two 4th places,
two 5' places, three 7' places SUNDAYS
Ty Night and an 8" place en route to qualifying for the 1999 AAU 8:00 a.m. - Responsible Fatherhood PSA USA National Karate Champi- 12:00 p.m. - 1999 City of Commerce 28° Annual Invitational Karate 8:01 a.m. - District Attorney File: "Family Focus" onships in Orlando, Florida being held June 25-July 3. Toumament Annette Serfozo participate in the Congratulations and good 4:00 p.m. - Geno's Kitchen 6:00 p.m. - "Heroes in Our Midst" Featuring Commerce Veterans :
Galaxy faces off against the New York/ Commerce Traveling Soccer Team luck to the team in Florida. Word War Il Ber Community Night August 21 at 9:00 p.m. - 1999 Bicycle Safety Fair Community Night starts on July 6 and mation, call Parks and Recreation at City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation
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NOMINEE: Kimberly Diana Romero
CURRENT ADDRESS: 6712 Charner St. Apt B
Bell Gardens ZIP CODE: 90201
CITY:_
PHONE NUMBER: (562) 879-5773
E-MAIL: [email protected], [email protected]
DATES COMPETED (example 1980-1985) 1998 - 2007
NOMINATED BY: Salvador & Patricia Orozco
ADDRESS: 2507 Travers Ave.
CITY: Commerce ZIP CODE: 90040
PHONE NUMBER: (323) 246-7954 or (323) 791-2135
E-MAIL: [email protected]
NOMINEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
City of Commerce sports, high school, college, professional; other:
City of Commerce:
Kimberly participated in the Commerce Aquatics Swimming and Water Polo Teams from 1998 to 2007.
Kimberly excelled in the sport of Water Polo successfully representing the City of Commerce by winning four National Championships (2 National Junior Olympics and 2 National Speedo Cup Championships).
She was selected 1st Team All-American multiple times at the National Junior Olympics Tournaments from 2003 to 2007. She received numerous team awards such as, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Most Potential, Coaches Award and Most Improved Player.
Montebello High School:
Kimberly attended Montebello High School (MHS) where she continued to excel in the Swimming and Water Polo teams. At MHS she helped the Swimming and Water Polo teams win four Almont League Championships.
In Water Polo, Kimberly helped lead MHS to their first and second CIF Division 1 Finals and received Division 1 ALL-CIF Honors in her two years at MHS.
Lovola Marymount University:
After High School Kimberly was awarded a Scholarship to attend and play water polo at Loyola Marymount University (LMU). At LMU Kimberly helped her team win back-to- back WWPA Conference Championships in 2009 and 2010.
Kimberly was a standout player at LMU earning Three WWPA All-Conference Selections and All-American Honors in the 2009 Season.
Kimberly finished her career at LMU ranked 13'h all-time with 126 Goals and 12th all- time with 128 Steals.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OR RECORDS:
(AAU Junior Olympics, Highs School, College, Other All Conference, State, National awards.
MVP, Records, Milestones)
"Athletic achievements and records are included in the other two sections" PROFESSIONAL or Olympic ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Team Mexico:
As a dual citizen of Mexico and the USA, Kimberly was a member of the 2011 Mexican Senior National Team which competed at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China and also in the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Australia:
In 2013 Kimberly traveled overseas to play professionally with The Sydney University Women's Water Polo Club (SUWWC).
Coaching Career:
After Coaching at Commerce for 5 years, Kimberly became the Assistant Women's Water Polo Coach at her Alma Mater, Loyola Marymount University from 2015 to 2018.
Since the Summer of 2018, Kimberly has been the Head Coach of the East Los Angeles College Swim & Dive and Women's Water Polo Teams.
RECENT INVOLVEMENT WITH Commerce Athletics (donations, coaching assistance, volunteering etc.):
After graduating from college and finishing her professional water polo playing career, Kimberly worked for five years as an Assistant Coach for the City of Commerce under the direction of Head Coach Gabriel Martinez. Kimberly often donated her time participating in the Commerce Aquatics workouts and helped the young athletes with techniques and higher-level water polo instruction based on her vast knowledge and experience. Kimberly spends a lot of her free time mentoring and motivating many of the future City of Commerce, male and female stars of Water Polo.
ALL FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND MAILED TO:
Department of Parks & Recreation
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Commerce, CA 90040
Deadline to submit application is
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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False accomplishments will result in immediate disqualification.