Boxer who gained recognition after being featured by Gatorade in an inspirational short film in 2014. He's gone by the ring name The Kid Bam.
He made his professional debut in 2012 following a successful amateur career.
The Gatorade film highlighted how boxing served as an escape from a rough childhood, which included seeing his father sent to prison for murder.
He grew up in Georgia with his mother and two younger brothers.
He's served as a sparring partner for Adrien Broner.