Following an accomplished amateur career and successful professional career. The University of Hard Knocks Boxing Gym was established in 2004. Amateur Accomplishments: 1985 US National JR Olympic Silver Medalist. 1986 US National Jr. Olympic Gold Medalist. 1987 US Western Trial Bronze Medalist.  1992 US Championship-Silver Medalist.1992 US vs. Russia Dual.  1992 US Olympic Trial Silver Medalist.