I too, was once an undefeated Amatuer fighter with 32 fights, a 4 time Golden Glove champion in the state of New York. I had amatuer wins over Demarcus Corley, and a draw with Kosta Tszyu.. I was thought to be a shoe in for the gold medal in 96. One night, only weeks before I was to compete for the gold, I was in what should have been a minor car accident. My cousin, who was driving, hit a fire hydrant, causing the passenger door to rap around my right leg and fracture my ankle severly in 3 places . I saw 5 specialists, 4 of which told me I should not consider continuing a boxing career.. For months, I was unable to train, and required crutches to walk. When I finally gained my strength back in the leg, I took to the gym, trying to recuperate, so I could one day continue with boxing and embark upon my pro career. Then,








I woke up.