Chazz Witherspoon

Chazz Witherspoon

Hardwork. Discipline. Holding yourself to a higher standard and always looking to improve. These things are what it takes to not only succeed in the world of boxing but in life. Philadelphia born Heavyweight exemplifies these qualities. An amateur for just two years, Witherspoon was a National Golden Gloves Champion as well as a 2004 Olympic alternate. Witherspoon tallied a record of 25-6 and became the only man in the Golden Gloves to knockout all five of his opponents en route to the National Title.

What is most impressive is the fact that while Witherspoon was succeeding at a rapid rate in the amateurs, he was also a full-time student at St. Joseph's, earning himself a degree in Pharmaceutical Marketing all the while holding down a job to support himself. For Witherspoon all that multi-tasking set himself up for the hard road ahead.

With a Bachelor's Degree, the risk of navigating the heavyweight waters might seem an unnecessary risk. For Witherspoon, the risk is what life is all about. Being the cousin of a two-time champ has helped Witherspoon to prepare himself for headlining fights on a major cable network.

"I know that boxing needs someone with character and good qualities that can extend beyond the boxing ring and just be a good person in general. I am an athlete and I have a degree, I could be a role model for other kids. Perhaps it is a good time for someone like me to step forward and make a statement, to break stereotype on boxers specifically and athletes in general. I am ready to accept that responsibility. In fact, I welcome it."

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