Age: 16

Gym: Twin Ports Boxing

Coach: Aaron Resberg

Height:6′2

Weight: 230 lbs

Stance:  Orthodox

Record:  6-0

Training:  My gym is open Mon-Thur and I’m there everyday.  From 5:30 to 7:30.  I jump rope for about 2-3 round in the beginning, then shadow box 2-3 rounds.  Then if I’m sparring, I’ll spar anywhere between 3-10 rounds. Next, I do my bag work for about 5-6 rounds then 2-3 on the double end bag.  Then 2 on a wall bag just throwing nonstop 1,2’s.  Then last I do my ab work out and my push ups.

Boxing Style: I’m a fan of countering but I try to mix it up a bit when I’m in the ring.

Were you nervous going into the Regional JO’s with only 6 matches under your belt?:  I get nervous before every fight, but once I get taped up, it all goes away and I just focus on what I need to do.  Going in there with only 6 matches  made me feel inexperienced when I’m there with guys who have 80 or 90 bouts, but that will come in time.

How did you get started in boxing: Two years ago my dad and I found the gym by accident.  I found a paper with Twin-ports boxing,  so we decided to check it out.  I went into the gym only wanting to work out and shed a couple pounds.  When I started, I weighed 270lbs.  After training for about 6-8 months I got bored of just training and I wanted to box.  But at my age and size it was really hard to find matches in MN.  So me and my coach did a little traveling and got my 5 fights in so I could compete in the Junior Olympic tournament.

Any other sports: I’m big on football and I play for Duluth Central high school.  Growing up, football has always been #1 and I would try out other sports to get in shape for it.  I tried basketball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball and track.  Nothing really compared until I got involved with boxing.  Now, I’d have to say Boxing is my #1.

Goal & Future plans: In my future I would like to win Nationals and be a very well known boxer.  My #1 goal would be to make the USA Olympic Team.