Robert Brant
Weight class: Light Heavyweight/178 lb/81 kg
Height: 5' 11"
Coach's name: Larry Goodman
Club name: WBL Golden Gloves
School: Tartan High School
Occupation: Construction worker
Began boxing: 2007
Career highlight: Winning the U.S. Under 19 National Tournament, and being 2007 Ringside Champion
Who has been your biggest influence and why? My father. He worked hard to raise two sons by himself and still made time to make it to sporting events.
How did you get involved in boxing? I was always interested. When I got a car, I went to the nearest gym and started.
What is your greatest strength in the ring? My speed, balance and endurance.
Did you ever play any other sports? Football, track, and basketball
What do you love most about boxing? It is a true one-on-one sport where your hard work truly shows through.
What are your goals in and out of the ring? To become a fireman and do my very best.
What is your favorite TV show? Heros
What are your hobbies outside of boxing? Work hard and watch movies
What is something interesting about you that most people don't know? I have a phobia of dead animals
2008
Under 19 National Championships: dec. Antwon Herndon, Austell, Ga., 15-7 in semifinals; stopped Erick Hernandez, Garland, Texas, RSC-2 (:41) in finals for 1st
1st AIBA Youth World Championships: lost on points to Artur Schmidt, GER in preliminaries
2009
U.S. National Championships: dec. Sijuoula Shabazz, Las Cruces, NM, 11-9 in the finals
