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5 Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champions:

For the first time in the “History” of the sport of professional boxing, World Heavyweight Boxing Champions have joined forces as entrepreneurs to brand themselves worldwide.

Throughout the years of their illustrious careers spanning over a total of three decades combined as both amateurs and professional pugilist, these great Champions has gained millions of fans as they have defended their World titles around the entire World in sold out stadiums and on all the major television networks.

Their mission is to form partnerships with only a few selected companies that are looking to expand their market popularity around the World with the help of their endorsements and fame that these warriors have gained through blood, sweat and tears to become known as the World’s, Ultimate Gladiators by each of them winning the prestigious title of World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.  

LAMON BREWSTER- "RELENTLESS"

Lamon Brewster was born June 5, 1973 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lamon had many childhood interests, including football, basketball, swimming, break dancing, and most of all, fishing. At age 7, he discovered boxing.

Brewster was destined to be a success in boxing, having around him his childhood coach and former Bare Knuckle Boxer Bill “Honey Boy” Brown (of the Christamore House) and his life coach and mentor Bills Slayton. He also counts among his influences Muhammad Ali, Bruce lee, and Bishop Noel Jones of City of Refuge.

His list of achievements during his amateur career is long, including being a 4 time Golden Glove champ, the number one U.S. National Amateur Heavyweight Champion from 1994-1996, the U.S. Olympic team captain from 1993-1996, and the 1995 Pan American Heavyweight Silver Medalist in Buenos Aries, Argentina.

Maintaining a record like that required an intense training regimen, including 3 months of dedicated camp every year and an average of 6 hours every day. This heavy training schedule helped him develop his characteristic style with aggressive, close in counter punches.
During his professional career, Lamon became the W.B.O. World Heavyweight Champion in 2004, knocking out Wladimir Klitschko in round 5. Brewster successfully defended his title for two years, making him the last reigning defending World Heavyweight Champion of the World. He also holds the world record for the fastest World Heavyweight Championship knockout at 53 seconds in the 1st round.

Alias: “Relentless”
Born: 1973-06-05
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 2″   /   188cm
Reach: 77″   /   196cm

Amateur Titles:
1990-1992 Indiana State Golden Glove Champion
1993-1994 California State Golden Glove Champion
1994 U.S. Olympic festival Heavyweight Champion
1995 U.S. National Heavyweight Champion
1995 Pan American games Silver Medalist, Mar del Plata, Argentina

Professional Titles:
2002 WBC Continental US Champion
2002 NABO Continental US Champion
2004-2006 WBO
2008 NABA Continental US Champion

Record holder of the fastest K.O. in a Heavyweight World Championship title bout of 53 seconds of round number 1.

WON 35 (KO 30) + LOST 6 (KO 2) + DRAWN 0 = 41

RIDDICK BOWE- "BIG DADDY"

Riddick Bowe was born August 10, 1968 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Bowe spent his childhood like his friends, playing football and basketball in neighborhood parks, but at age 13 he discovered the world of boxing.  

A strong family was important to Riddick, and as the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters, he credits them among his important influences, but in the boxing world, he looked up to The People’s Champion, Muhammad Ali.

Bowe was a winner all through his amateur career, taking the N.Y.C Golden Gloves 4 times, the Junior World Championship in Bucharest, and the Olympic Silver medal in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea.

Riddick trained with purpose, spending 3 months every year in camp, running every morning and spending all afternoon in the gym perfecting his hard punching style.

His career highlight was most certainly his defeat of Evander Holyfield on November 13, 1992 to become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Alias: “Big Daddy”
Birth Name: Riddick Bowe
Born: 1968-08-10
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Fort Washington, Maryland, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 5″   /   196cm
Reach: 81″   /   206cm

Amateur Titles:
1985 New York Golden Gloves Light heavyweight novice Championship
1985 United States Junior Light heavyweight Championship
1986 New York Golden Gloves Light heavyweight open Championship
1987 Heavyweight Bronze Medalist at Pan-American Games
1987 New York Golden Gloves Super heavyweight open Championship
1988 Olympic Games Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist at Seoul Korea
1998 New York Golden Gloves Super heavyweight open Championship

Professional Titles:
1995 WBO Heavyweight Title
1994 WBC Continental Americas heavyweight Title
1992 WBC, WBA & IBF Heavyweight Titles
1992 Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion

WON 43 (KO 33) + LOST 1 + DRAWN 0 = 44

JAMES TONEY- "LIGHTS OUT"

James Toney was born August 24, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   James played football most of his young life but discovered boxing at age 10.

Many individuals helped shape James’ life and career, but two standouts were Bill Miller, his former trainer, and his mentor John “Pops” Author.  Highlights from James’ amateur career including wining the Michigan Silver Gloves and Diamond Belt awards.

Toney kept himself in top shape by starting workouts early in the morning and diligently getting in the gym at least 3 times every day.  This regimen helped him develop and maintain his characteristic, old school throwback style as a counter puncher and defensive master.
The big turning point in Toney’s professional career came when he defeated Michael Nunn to become the I.B.F. Middleweight World Champion, followed by his win against John Ruiz for the W.B.A World Heavyweight title in 2005.

Alias: “Lights Out”
Born: 1968-08-24 (Age:45)
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Sherman Oaks, California, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5′ 10″   /   178cm
Reach: 72″   /   183cm

Amateur Titles:
1983 and 1984 West Michigan Division Junior Title (156 lb)
1987 Novice Golden Gloves in Manchester (156 lb)
1987 Michigan Silver Gloves (156 lb)
1988 Ohio State Fair (156 lb)

Professional Titles:
2005 WBA Heavyweight Championship
2008 NABO Continental US Champion
2004 WBC Continental US Champion
1999 Cruiserweight Champion
1995 USBA Light-Heavyweight
1995 IBF Intercontinental Light-Heavyweight
1993-1994 IBF Super-Middleweight
1991-1992 IBF Middleweight Champion

WON 76 (KO 46) + LOST 9 (KO 0) + DRAWN 3 = 90

RAY MERCER- "MERCILESS"

Ray Mercer was born April 4, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL. Before Ray found boxing, his childhood consisted of diverse interests like building go-carts and fishing.

Ray’s father was very influential and important to him, but when he found boxing, he was influenced heavily by The People’s Champion, Muhammad Ali.

He worked hard during his amateur career, often spending 4-6 weeks in training camps, perfecting his heavy punching style. His career turned a corner when he joined the U.S. Army Boxing Team, but reached the ultimate summit when he won a Gold Medal with the U.S. 
Heavyweight Boxing Team at the Seoul Olympics in 1988.

Highlights of his professional career including defeating Bert Cooper, knocking out Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, and beating Francisco Damiani for the W.B.O. World Heavyweight title.

Alias: “Merciless”
Birth Name: Raymond Mercer
Born: 1961-04-04
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Union City, New Jersey, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 1″   /   185cm
Reach: 77″   /   196cm

Amateur Titles:
1988 US Olympic Games Heavyweight Gold medalist, Seoul Korea 1988
United States Army Team Amateur Champion

Professional Titles:
1991 WBO Heavyweight title 1/11/1991
1990 NABF Heavyweight title 8/5/1990
1990 IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight title 3/2/1990

 WON 36 (KO 26) + LOST 7 (KO 2) + DRAWN 1 = 44

CHRIS BYRD- "RAPID FIRE"

Chris Byrd was born August 15, 1970 in Flint, Michigan. His childhood interests were playing football in the neighborhood, being a basketball all-star… And boxing.  There were many influential individuals in his life but among the most prominent were Sugar Ray Leonard and Mike Tyson.

Highlights from Chris’ amateur career include winning the U.S. Championships 3 times between 1988-92, while being in the finals all 5 years. His most notable highlight was competing in the 1992 Olympics where he won the Silver Medal in Barcelona, Spain.

Chris always trained hard, building whatever advantage he could over his opponents, even down to the detail of making sure he woke up as early as possible to start his regimen.  He developed his own characteristic style in the ring but paid attention to his idols like Sugar Ray by incorporating damaging combinations.  He also considered himself a Slipping Master.

Highlights from Chris’ professional career include defeating Vitali Klitschko on April 1, 2000, David Tua on August 19, 2001, and Evander Holyfield on December 13, 2002.

Alias: “Rapid Fire”
Birth Name: Chris Byrd
Born: 1970-08-15
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, USA
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 6′ 0″ / 183cm
Reach: 74″ / 188cm

Amateur Titles:
1991 United States Amateur Middleweight Champion
1992 United States Amateur Middleweight Champion
1992 Middleweight Gold Medalist at Canada Cup
1992 Olympic Games Middleweight Silver Medalist Barcelona, Spain

Professional Titles:
2000 WBO Heavyweight Title
2001 USBA Heavyweight Title
2003-2005 IBF Heavyweight Title

WON 41 (KO22) + LOST 5 + DRAWN 1 = 47