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PROFILE
Objective
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To utilize my extensive boxing experience, along with my enthusiasm for the sport,
in the position of Boxing Instructor to develop a boxing program for men, women, and children
to improve cardiovascular fitness, learn self-defense and advanced boxing techniques.
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Strengths
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- Dedicated to instructing the sport of boxing
- Professional boxer / Trainer
- Solid background in training both amateurs and professionals, resulting in many going on to successful boxing careers
- Excellent interpersonal skills; relate well to a diverse group of people
- Possess valuable over 20-year background as a firefighter, technical rescue technician
- Committed to quality, excellence, and working beyond requirements
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BOXING HISTORY
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2007
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Trainer of Tommy "Duke" Morrison
Former 2-Time World Heavy Weight Champion
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2001
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Inducted into the Top Rank Arizona Boxing Hall of Fame
AZ Pro Boxing Hall of Fame
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1996
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Five-fight comeback. Won four by knockout, including State Junior Middleweight title
and fought for the North America and WBO Super Middleweight Title
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1993
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Developed a boxing program and trained amateur and professional boxers such as
Cassius Clay Horn and Tony Baltazer, both world contender, at Tuff Side Gym, Phoenix, Arizona.
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1976-1984
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Professional Boxer EWorld Welterweight Contender. Known as SchoolboyE
Cheatham, had a 40-8 record, including 26 knockouts.
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Madison Square Garden
New York -- World Title Elimination Bout
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| 1983 |
Championship Bout EJohannesburg, South Africa
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| 1982 |
ESPN, United States Championship
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| 1981 |
Listed No. 1 U.S. contender in Ring magazine
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| 1980 |
Trained youth and recreational boxers at Club SAR in Scottsdale, Arizona
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| 1979 |
Arizona Professional Welterweight Champion
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| 1979-81 |
Rated Top 10 in U.S. Pro Ranks by Ring magazine
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| 1979 |
Assisted construction of top-level gymnasium and implemented a youth
boxing program, producing several state and regional amateur champions
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| 1975 |
AAU Regional Champion
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| 1974-76 |
Trained amateur boxers at Granada Park Gymnasium, producing nine state
champions and three regional champions
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| 1974-75 |
Golden Gloves Tournament -- Outstanding Boxer Award
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| 1973-75 |
Arizona Golden Gloves Champion
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FIREFIGHTING EXPERIENCE
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1985-Present
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PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT, Phoenix, AZ
Firefighter
Serve as a firefighter in the protection of life and property by performing firefighting,
emergency medical care, hazardous materials protection, rescue operations, fire prevention
duties, and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Perform a physically
and mentally challenging job in a high-stress environment. Demonstrate excellent teamwork
and communication skills in performing all firefighting duties. Thorough knowledge of
firefighting techniques and firefighting equipment.
- Technical Rescue Technician
- FEMA Logistics Specialist
- Completed Driver Certification Training
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