The “One-Two Queen!” 10-year-old Pueblo boxer wins national title

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A local 10-year-old Pueblo boxer took home a Silver Gloves Tournament national title in Kansas City before returning to the Steel City to continue her training.

"She's the One-Two Queen. She throws it like a professional," said Pueblo Stylers Boxing Club coach Scott Gomez.

Cecelia Hernandez fought her way through state and regional competitions to get to the national title match, taking home the gold for the Pueblo Stylers in the 80 pound weight class for the 10-11 year old age group.

"I was proud of myself that I did all that hard work, and all of it paid off," Hernandez said.

"It meant everything to me to see my daughter jump up, and to see how excited she was. I wouldn't trade that moment for anything," Cecelia's dad and coach Luis Hernandez said.

Hernandez said she gets fired up when stepping into the ring, but the violence of the sport doesn't reflect in how she acts off the mat.

She said she lifts weights because being strong enough to pick up her brother and sisters brings joy to her siblings. When asked about her dad becoming one of her coaches at the Pueblo Stylers, she said she was proud of him.

"It brings a lot of warmth to my heart, a lot of emotions," Hernandez said. "It's almost like we breathe the same air. We understand each other."

Silver Gloves has hosted tournaments since 1967 and has held its championship in Kansas City for over 30 years since partnering with Ringside, the longstanding boxing apparel brand.

The Pueblo Stylers Boxing Club is a non-profit organization. It said it uses fundraisers to help pay membership dues and cover travel costs for athletes who need financial help. You can call the club if you are interesting in joining or donating.