About
WBA Super Featherweight Champion from January 1983-February 1984, WBC Light Welterweight Champion from November 1987-May 1989.
Before Fame
He was 64-4 as an amateur and made his professional boxing debut on July 29, 1981.
Trivia
He was arrested in August 2009 for striking and choking female boxer Melissa St. Vil.
Family Life
He was an uncle to world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Associated With
He and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant both earned the nickname "Black Mamba."
