The fact that boxing is not a fight, but a sport has already been said countless times. To understand the intricacies of what is happening in the ring, the audience has to concentrate. Tony James is a professional boxer and it's interesting to watch his movements.
Childhood and youth
For a sports career, a person needs special physical training and psychological stability. These qualities serve as the basis for future victories, but they do not give guarantees of success. Tony James was fond of various sports as a teenager. After a while, he focused on American football and boxing. After a conflict with a teammate, he was expelled from the football training camp. After this incident, the teenager finally decided to take up boxing. And he started regular training under the guidance of an experienced coach.
The future boxing champion was born on August 24, 1968 in an African American family. Parents at that time lived in the small town of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The boy's father was interrupted by odd jobs. At the same time, he suffered from a mental disorder. The mother worked as a salesman in a grocery store. When Tony was three years old, his parents broke up. Tony and his mother moved to the famous city of Detroit. In a new place, the boy fell into bad company. He had to participate in fights and trade in drugs.
Sports achivments
At school, Tony studied somehow, and his main goal was to complete his education. For some time, after training, he sold "dope" to regular customers. Fortunately, famous boxing trainer Gregory Owens noticed him. It was he who put the training process on a systemic basis. After several appearances in amateur tournaments, James earned the nickname "Put Out the Lights". Fans in everyday life began to call the boxer "Electric". In total, Tony had thirty-three fights in the amateur ring. And he suffered only 2 defeats.
According to the current rules in the amateur league, promising fighters did not stay long. In October 1988, Tony had his first fight as a pro. Luck accompanied James for the next two years. During this period, he spent 27 battles and did not suffer a single defeat. Only once did the match come to the end in a draw. Subsequently, the boxer won convincingly in various tournaments. He had to move from one weight category to another several times. The fact is that Tony had great difficulty regulating his weight.
Recognition and privacy
Tony James spent his final fight for the world title in May 2017 and defeated his opponent by knockout. After that, he worked for some time with young athletes as a coach. He acted in films. In three films, he had to play himself.
The boxer's personal life was not very successful. He was legally married twice. For the first time, the husband and wife lived together for three years and parted. The daughter stayed with her mother. The second time Tony married Angie Corruli. The woman already had five children. James's son finished sixth.
