Qualification was assured when Verdejo defeated a Mexican rival in the quarter - finals since the top - 4 finishers qualified for the 2012 Olympics in his weight class .
Verdejo was the winner at lightweight at the 2012 American Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament .
Qualification was assured when winner defeated a Mexican rival in the quarter - finals since the top - 4 finishers qualified for the 2012 Olympics in Verdejo 's weight class .
Verdejo was the winner at lightweight at the 2012 American Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament .