Weight Class: Lightweight/132 pounds  Height: 5-8 Born: March 20, 1988 Weight: 132 lbs Lives: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Coach: Angel Garcia Began Boxing: 1999 School: George Washington High Career Highlight: Winning the Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland. I came back from every bout by 10 to win. Biggest influence: My family because they always support me no matter what Draw to boxing: One day I decided to box and signed up Greatest Strength in the ring: My intelligence Other sports played: Basketball and football Loves most about boxing: Winning Goals in and out of the ring: To make the 2008 Olympic Team and win gold and to be a world champion Favorite movie: Scarface Favorite TV show: ESPN Sportscenter Something most people don’t know about me: I was born with six toes on my right foot. 2006 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2005 UNDER 19 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2005 TAMMER TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
2006 National PAL Championships: stopped Steven Ortiz, California, RSCO-2, in first round; won on retirement over James Pavich, Hesperia, Calif., RET-2 (1:38), in second round; lost on points to Jesus Mendez, Houston, Texas, 8-5, in quarterfinals U.S. Championships: dec. Ray Robinson, 17-14, in first round; dec. Jerry Belmontes, 20-12, in quarterfinals; dec. Terrence Crawford, 21-20, in semifinals; dec, Luis Ramos, 30-25, in finals for 1st.
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