Lorenzo Sotomayor
Azerbaijani boxer
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Lorenzo Sotomayor Collazo (born 16 February 1985) is a Cuban-born Azerbaijani light-welterweight boxer who won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics. He is a nephew of the high jumper Javier Sotomayor. In 2013 he moved from Cuba to Azerbaijan to increase his chances for Olympic selection. He chose to compete as Collazo, which means "shining star".[3][4]
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FullnameLorenzo Sotomayor Collazo
NationalityAzerbaijani
EducationHigher Institute of Physical Culture Manuel Fajardo
Sotomayor at the 2016 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Lorenzo Sotomayor Collazo |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Born | 16 February 1985 |
| Education | Higher Institute of Physical Culture Manuel Fajardo |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Club | Gabala |
| Coached by | Lazaro Martinez[3] |
Medal record | |
