[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MICHAEL CARBAJAL

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2024

  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Michael Carbajal, 
``Little Hands of Stone (Manilas de Piedra)'', and all his 
accomplishments. Since becoming a boxer, he has accumulated six world 
championships, an Olympic silver medal, and a 49-4 career record, all 
of which landed him in the Boxing Hall of Fame. He was also selected 
Fighter of the Year in 1993 for Ring Magazine and was Comeback Fighter 
of the Year in 1999. Since his retirement in 1999 after winning the WBO 
light flyweight title belt, he has shared his expertise, mentoring the 
next generation of boxers in the Phoenix area. Inducted into the 
Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, Carbajal has left an indelible mark on 
Arizona's boxing scene.
  Carbajal's outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication have been 
a tremendous source of inspiration for young boxers throughout Arizona. 
His ongoing support and commitment to Arizona will make a lasting 
impact for generations to come.
  Since he was six years old, Carbajal has been a unified champion, 
serving as the face of boxing in Arizona for decades. Carbajal's story 
lives on as he tirelessly contributes to the next generation of boxers 
at his 9th Street Gym, blocks from where he grew up. I am proud to 
recognize Carbajal and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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