Ring Observer Boxing by Scoop Malinowski
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By Scoop Malinowski
Status: WBC Welterweight champion. Pro record is 32-0 (18 KOs).
Ht: 5-8 1/2 Wt: 147
DOB: March 20, 1988 In: Philadelphia, PA
First Boxing Memory: “Walking into the boxing gym – Harrowgate Boxing Club – ten years old.”
Boxing Inspiration: “My family.”
Nicknames: “Swift – that’s about it.”
Last Book Read: “Aw man, I don”t even remember.”
Greatest Sports Moment: “Winning the world title (WBA/Ring Junior Welter – KO 4 Amir Khan in 2012). Shockin’ the world [smiles].”
Most Painful Moment: “I guess takin’ a punch [laughs].”
First Job: “Boxing.”
Current Car: “Cadillac. (Color?) White.”
Favorite Boxers To Watch: “Oscar De La Hoya. Floyd Mayweather. Prince Naseem Hamed. Carlos Ortiz. A lot of fighters.”
Favorite Sport Outside Boxing: “Football.”
Funny Boxing Memory: “Not really.”
Which Fight(s) Were You At Your Best, Your Finest Performance: “I guess all of ’em. 32-0.”
Was Beating Amir Khan Easier Than You Expected: “I knew it wasn’t gonna be easy, I knew it wasn’t gonna be hard. I knew I was prepared.”
When Did You Realize You Were Gonna Win? When Did You Realize That You Had Him: “As soon as I seen his shots, I knew it was gonna be in our favor.”
Last Vacation: “To Puerto Rico.”
Favorite Movie: “Titanic [smiles].”
People Qualities Most Admired: “I like to see people who are determined and never give up. Make it through adversity.”
