United States | Boxing

• Birthdate: Oct 22, 1985
• Weight: 91kg
• Height: 201cm
• Age: 24

Athlete Results

Boxing

23/08	81-91kg Final Ranking	(3rd)
22/08	81-91kg Semifinal - Match 2 (USA vs ITA)	loss
17/08	81-91kg Quarterfinal - Match 3 (USA vs MAR)	win
13/08	Men's Heavy Weight (91kg) Round of 16 (USA vs ALG)	win

Athlete Profile

Notes

• Claimed berth in Beijing with three consecutive close wins at Americas Olympic qualifier in March in Trinidad, though he lost in final.
• Made statement he could be contender in Beijing with win over 2007 World Championships silver medalist Rakhim Chakhiev at USA vs. Russia Dual in February.
• Took home silver medal at Olympic Test event in Beijing in November.
• Rolled to 2007 U.S. title, with none of his bouts being decided by fewer than 10 points.
• Had disappointing showing at 2007 world championships, losing his only bout in close decision.
• Dominated his bout in U.S. exhibition against Dominican Republic in May, taking 14-0 lead through two rounds before stopping Juan de Jesus Paredes in third.
• Three weeks earlier, stopped China's Yushan Nijiati in second round at USA Boxing Olympic Invitational.
• Won championship at 2007 National Golden Gloves.
• Twice crowned Alabama Golden Gloves champion and was 2007 Southeastern District champ.