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1979 and 1981 Pennsylvania Jr Olympic Champion @ 125 (beating Michael Moorer)

1982 Wisconsin Jr Olympic Champion @ 147

1984 Wisconsin Golden Gloves Champion @ 156

1984 Third Place, National Junior's @ 156

1985 Third Place, National's @ 156

1986 Third Place, National's @ 156

1987 National Champion @ 156

1988 Second Place, National Golden Gloves @ 156 (beating Roy Jones Jr.)

Never known as a knockout puncher in the amateur ranks

Youngest member of a semi-pro basketball team when he was just 15 but found he wasn't much of a team player

Chief sparring partner for middleweight contender 'Dangerous' Donald Lee from 1984 to 1988

Didn't drink, smoke or do drugs

Prayed to God every day

Father was alcoholic and regularly lashed out at him as a kid

Brother Todd was said to be an even better prospect but didn't have Gerald's dedication

Sisters ignored Gerald as a kid and adored Todd

Felt his mother loved Todd more than him

Slept around a lot because he seeked attention and affection

Listed Don King as his idol

Received only a measly $250,000 from the Benn fight, compared to Benn's $1,700,000