This is a big year for Minnesota boxer Aaron Green.  He will soon be stepping into the ring as a professional. “I am very excited,” Green said. “Just the word ‘pro’ means a lot.  It means that you are one of the best at the sport, in order to be considered professional.  The travel will be interesting, and also the aspect of getting paid to do something you love to do.  And I’m excited about the exposure.”

The Indianapolis native started boxing in Minnesota in October, 2007.  Green has been training at The Uppercut Gym.  Green said he greatly enjoys his time at the Uppercut.  “It’s like a family,” he said. “Everybody has the same thing in common.  I’ve met a lot of great people here, with all different kinds of backgrounds.”

As an amateur he boxed as a super-heavyweight, but as a professional he will fight as heavyweight. At 6’4 plus change, Green said that height is one of his greatest assets as a boxer.  He is also proud of his speed in the ring.

Green is also experienced in other sports.  He played basketball at the University Of South Dakota and North Dakota State University.  His experience with college basketball also helped him get where he is today. “Having played basketball in college has helped me with my boxing career because I have experience playing and performing in front of large crowds and in new environments,” he said. “Also, it helps with my training regimen because I am able to push myself harder because I know the demands it takes to be successful on a high level.” In addition to his boxing career, Green also works as a personal trainer. He incorporates boxing into his personal training sessions, and in that way, his two careers help each other.

Along with the excitement of turning pro, Green also looks forward to being a positive influence for young kids.  He first became interested in helping kids when he visited his daughter’s school.  “I like to be a role model,” he said. “When I was young you had people come visit your school, whether athletes or otherwise you were excited to see those people.  I like the opportunity to be able to do that, because I know how it was for me when I was a kid.” Green encourages anyone who is interested in boxing to give it a try. “Once you are in the sport, you will always want to be in it,” he said.

Photo by: Ryan Hamilton

A heavyweight bout featuring Uppercuts’ Aaron Green and Larry Butler from Team Amos has been added to the list of tournament match-ups.

Aaron Green, Uppercut Gym. Photo: Ryan Hamilton

Age: 27 years old (5/4/82)

Gym: Uppercut Boxing Gym

Coach: Pete Daszkiewecz

Weight: Super Heavyweight (270lbs)

Stance: Orthodox

Record: 10-3

Tournaments Titles:

Ø  2008 Ringside World Champion- Super Heavyweight (Novice Division)

Ø  2009 USA Boxing State and Regional Champion

Ø  2009 Golden Gloves Regional Champion

Ø  Currently ranked #6 in the Super Heavyweight division by USA Boxing

Training: Train 4-5 days a week: Run 9-12 miles a week. I do weight training 3 days a week.  I also do a 12 round routine which includes – 3 rounds heavy bag, 3 rounds on the double end bag, 3 rounds on the wrecking ball, 3 rounds on the speed bag

Boxing Style:

Counter puncher but can also be first.

Who is Aaron Green: I am a laid-back person most of the time. Very friendly, even though I do not look it most of the time. I am also a family man.

Future Plans: My plans for the future are to take boxing as far as I can go and that includes turning pro.

Tell us about yourself: Very confident person, modest, thoughtful and a family man.

How I got started boxing: While working at a Health Club as a Personal Trainer, I saw a couple of people doing some shadow boxing. I approached them and asked if they were boxers. They said they did MMA but they were learning how to box at a local gym. They gave me the address and told me when the class was and the rest is history.

Where do you hope this boxing thing takes you: Become the Heavyweight World champion.  Be financially stable.  I would like to have state recognition, national recognition, and worldwide recognition.  I would also like to be in Movies or TV shows.

Family: I have a 7-year-old daughter that lives in Indianapolis. I am married to my wife of 4 years. I have three brothers and one sister. My parents also reside in Indianapolis.