IBF lightweight titleholder who made his professional debut in November of 2012 against Eddie Corona who he defeated in two rounds. He captured the IBF lightweight title by split decision over Richard Commey.

Before Fame

In his amateur career, he finished with a record of 213-17. He was an alternate on the United States boxing team for the 2012 Olympics.

Trivia

In his first 21 fights, he went undefeated. He won 14 of them by knockout and the rest by decision.

Family Life

He was born in  Toledo, Ohio.

Associated With

He and Paul Spadafora both became IBF lightweight titleholders.