Rafa the Barber…(owner/barber)

Hey, whats up world!! My name is Rafael Pantoja Jr. aka (Rafa The Barber aka The Gentlemen’s Barber). I am a licensed professional barber. I have been cutting hair since I was in middle-school. Growing up, I never thought of barbering as a profession, until one of my good friends (Albert Archuleta, owner of Regal Barber Co. in Murray Utah) suggested that I should highly considered getting my barbering license. Shortly after, I enrolled and graduated barbering school from Paul Mitchell the school in ogden, in 2016. Now owner of Lucky 75 B&S Parlour. A dream come true!

I am married to my beautiful wife Isabel Pantoja who is attending Utah State University in Logan Ut. working to get her degree in Social Work. We have four amazing boys, Maurice (17), D'Andre (15), Julius (13), and Andrayis (10). I reside in Tremonton, Ut. where I was born and raised by my loving grandma (Maria Gomez) and grandpa (Victor Gomez). Attended Bear River High School, and received my GED from Weber State University in Ogden Utah.

I am Mexican-American, I love our country and I am very proud of my MEXICAN heritage. My father, born in Zamora Michoacan Mexico (Rafael Pantoja Sr.) and My mother (Sally Gomez) born in Fort Worth Texas. I grew up with a very heavy Mexican influence and I Love everything about my BEAUTIFUL Mexican culture and traditions. From My Aztec and Mayan Ancestors to The Beautiful Lakes and Country Side of the Beautiful State of Michoacan Mexico, and everything in between.

I love spending quality time with my family, love sitting around the dinner table reminiscing, and enjoying a good laugh. As a family, we enjoy watching movies at the drive-inn, going to fun -parks, swimming, hiking, and going on late night walks. We are also a big Boxing Family. Maurice and Andrayis are my active Boxers, D’Andre and Julius are my assistant Coaches! We love to travel around the country competing at all levels; Local, Regional, and Nationals. We’ve been to California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Wisconsin.

My favorite Foods are: Mexican Rice & Beans, Carnitas Michoacans, Bambasos, Tacos Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Hamburgers, Chinese Food,  

My favorite sports teams are: Pumas, Necaxa, Real Salt Lake, Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, Mexico, USA,  La Rams, Utah State Aggies, and The Utes. 

My favorite top-five boxers: Are my Boy!! then 1- Julio Cesar Chavez, 2- Oscar De La Hoya, 3- GGG, 4- Juan Manuel Marquez, and 5- Manny Paquiao.