A Champion in the Making
At just 12 years old and competing at 101 lbs., Gabriella “Gabi” Leyva has firmly established herself as one of Tucson’s most accomplished young boxers. With over 15 fights under her belt, she has continuously honed her skills through dedication and hard work, displaying remarkable talent, resilience, and a championship mindset. Over the course of three years of intense training, Gabi has proven herself as a rising star in the boxing world.
One of her standout accomplishments came in 2022 when she won the Silver Gloves Nationals, cementing her place among the best young fighters in the country. On September 14th, 2024, Gabi added another victory to her record at the Estilo 520 Amateur Boxing event, a tournament hosted right here in Tucson.
Most recently, on March 2nd, 2025, Gabi competed at the Lady Warrior Tournament in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she dominated both of her fights, securing victories and further solidifying her growing reputation.
With a list of achievements that continues to grow and an unstoppable drive, Gabi is not only shaping the future of women’s boxing in Arizona but is also emerging as a national contender to watch. The boxing world has no doubt that her future is bright.
