Born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on February 3, 1987.

He grewup among women, with his mother, grand mother and aunt, all who forced him to finish highschool in order to keep busy and stay away from trouble.

Had a successful career in amateur boxing with a record of 137-7, competing in different national championships and international engagements.

Debuted as a professional on December 8, 2007. 

In May 2011 he was diagnosed with a malignant tumor and underwent surgery to remove it from his back. He shied away from boxing but made a full recovery and went back into action in October 2012.

Five wins later he had the chance to go for the WBA title against Jarrod Fletcheron August ,2014. Won by TKO 5.

Until now he has had 3 successful defenses against Caleb Truax, Sergio Mora and Peter Quillin.

Has 3 successful defenses. In the most recent one he beat by KO in the first round ex world champion Peter Quillin. He will make a new defense next July 31st against Sergio Mora.