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By Thomas Gerbasi - Often called the forgotten borough of New York City, Staten Island’s usual reputation can be boiled down to it formerly being home to the landfill where all the city’s garbage was dumped, as well as the VH-1 reality series Mob Wives. Neither is worth bragging about for residents.
But then came Marcus Browne, the 21-year old light heavyweight boxer whose newly won status as a United States Olympian puts a positive light on an island with too few stories of that ilk. And he’s taking all the positive attention in stride.
“Life just got hectic,” laughed Browne, who recently returned home from the Americas Qualifier tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he not only earned a spot in the London Games this summer, but also took his first international Gold medal. “I’m taking it one day at a time, but most importantly I’m just staying focused and keeping my eye on the prize and not getting consumed with all of this pre-Olympic celebration.”
The number one ranked US light heavyweight, Browne has also won three pairs of Golden Gloves in New York and earned a pair of National championships, but after missing the top 10 in the World Championships last October, he was all of a sudden on the outside looking in when it came to going to London. It was then that Browne had to decide whether to pursue a pro career or stick around and chase his Olympic dreams. That wasn’t an easy call. [Click Here To Read More]
But then came Marcus Browne, the 21-year old light heavyweight boxer whose newly won status as a United States Olympian puts a positive light on an island with too few stories of that ilk. And he’s taking all the positive attention in stride.
“Life just got hectic,” laughed Browne, who recently returned home from the Americas Qualifier tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he not only earned a spot in the London Games this summer, but also took his first international Gold medal. “I’m taking it one day at a time, but most importantly I’m just staying focused and keeping my eye on the prize and not getting consumed with all of this pre-Olympic celebration.”
The number one ranked US light heavyweight, Browne has also won three pairs of Golden Gloves in New York and earned a pair of National championships, but after missing the top 10 in the World Championships last October, he was all of a sudden on the outside looking in when it came to going to London. It was then that Browne had to decide whether to pursue a pro career or stick around and chase his Olympic dreams. That wasn’t an easy call. [Click Here To Read More]
He's really impressive though when he doesn't hug. Got the charisma, has that lively personality, and a hell of an athlete.
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