Weight class: Lightweight/132 lbs Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Birthdate: September 26, 1988 Height: 5-8 Weight: 132 pounds Coach’s name: Victor Rountree, Andre Rozier School: Canarise High School Began boxing: 8 years old National Senior Titles: J.O. Nationals and World Champion, PAL National Champion, U-19 National Champion, two-time Golden Glove National Champion, two-time New York City Golden Glove Champion Career highlight: Winning the National Golden Gloves two times in a row Who has been your biggest influence and why: Prince Naseem Hamed How did you get involved with boxing: Because of Prince Naseem Hamed What is your greatest strength in the ring: Speed Did you ever play any other sports: Football and basketball What do you love most about boxing: Winning What are your goals in and out of the ring: Being respectful What is your favorite movie: Water Boy What is your favorite TV show: Boiling Points What is your favorite song: Victory 4 What are your hobbies outside of boxing: School What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I am a real cool person. I have love for everybody.
2007 U.S. Championships: lost on points to Jerry Belemontes, Corpus Christi, Texas, 13-12, in quarterfinals
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