Laila Zakirova

Athlete Bio��

Hometown

Staten Island, NY

Weight class: 51kg

Gym: Bars Boxing

Coach: Akmoljan Zakirov

Year Began Boxing: 2012

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Career Highlights:

2024 USA Boxing National Championship- 1st

2024 Most Outstanding Youth Female Boxer

2023 Junior High Performance Team Member

2022 Junior High Performance Team Member

2021 Outstanding Junior Female Boxer

Athlete News��

Team USA Steamrolls to Seven Victories on Day One of Brandenburg Cup
The USA Boxing Youth High Performance team dominated on the first day of the 2025 Brandenburg Cup in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. The Stars and Stripes cashed in on seven wins throughout the day, setting the tone for the remainder of the week. With three...
Jul 30, 2025
USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team Begins Competition at 2025 Brandenburg Cup
Thirteen Team USA Boxers Set to Take the Ring for International Tournament
Jul 29, 2025

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Being on Team USA for the second time in a row is an absolute honor and privilege. Ever since I earned bronze at the World Boxing U19 Championships, all I’ve been trying to do is improve myself better and better, so I can come back with the medal I desire.

Laila Zakirova