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Good article. It's too bad Cornflake is going to KO such a nice guy.
The Making Of A Middleweight Boxing Champ; The Inspirational Story Of Antoine "Action" Douglas
Antoine Douglas has always been a fighter. Prematurely born to a mother suffering from drug addiction, Antoine’s earliest memory is being dropped off by the Department of Child Services at his aunt’s house at age 3 with a small bag of clothes. At his aunt’s, Antoine failed to find the parental guidance he’d lacked but his brother Devon, eight years his senior, looked out for him and his two other siblings. Despite Devon’s best efforts, he could not always protect Antoine; as they ended up moving from one abusive situation to another. When Antoine was 5 he and his siblings moved in with another aunt. The abuse and neglect only intensified; Antoine and his siblings have memories of being beaten with extension cords and often going hungry.
When Antoine was 6 his aunt kicked Devon out of the house, separating Antoine from his older brother for the first time in his life. Devon went to live with his high school football coach but remained determined to see that he and his siblings would have a better life. “I made sure I was a role model to them and gave them someone to look up to…to motivate them not [to] quit,” he said in an interview for this article. At age 8, Antoine and his two other siblings went to live with a cousin—hoping this new living environment would finally provide the stability they sought—but soon realized their cousin’s real motivation for taking them in was money. The cycle of neglect and hunger continued. The one positive legacy of Antoine’s stint with his cousin was introducing Antoine and his sister Tyrieshia to boxing. In the boxing community Antoine found a network of care and support.
Motivated by Devon’s graduation from college, Antoine continued to work hard in the ring and in the classroom. “Because we came from the same situation and he’s made something of himself, it meant a lot to me,” said Antoine. Antoine set his mind to being different; he was determined to escape his environment of poverty and abuse. In middle school and high school Antoine was an honor student and graduated with one of the highest GPA’s in his class.
In the ring Antoine was an outstanding boxer. In his senior year of high school he moved in with his coach in ******ia to continue his training. From ages 17-19 he competed in amateur tournaments and placed in the Olympic trials. ”I took a once in a lifetime opportunity to go to Russia to represent the USA (in the World Cup) so I really didn’t prepare for college my senior year because I put all my eggs in one basket,” said Antoine. “I’m at a point where I don’t feel comfortable asking people for money because I’m an adult and I should be making my own means of income, and I told my coach I think I’m ready to turn pro.” Though Antoine and Tyrieshia were the only brother and sister to qualify for the 2012 Olympic trials in boxing, both decided to turn pro instead.
At only age 22, Antoine’s ascent in the pro boxing world has drawn comparisons to great fighters such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler. He has earned the WBC Fecarbox belt, and in July he fought Michel Soro to a draw for the vacant WBA interim belt. He has a stellar 14-0-1 record with 9 knockouts. His coach, Kay Koroma says Antoine is able to handle the pressures of boxing at such a young age because, “being inside the ring is like nothing compared to what he’s been through in life.” Incredibly, Koroma and Douglas’s siblings all say that Antoine doesn’t carry any lingering anger from his childhood, because his rough upbringing motivated him never to quit both in the classroom and in the ring. “I’m not a guy full of regrets,” says Antoine, “I believe everything happens for a reason.” With the freedom his successful career has brought, Antoine’s been able to move forward from relying on his relatives for support, but Antoine hasn’t forgotten his past. Over the last several years, Antoine has tried to reconnect with his mother. During the last year he visited her every day. “My mom needed me more than I needed her,” he said.
Antoine’s success in the ring has also brought new financial challenges Antoine never even imagined when he was growing up. Once unsure if there would be dinner on the table, Antoine now keeps an eye on his finances with a maturity that is often found lacking in professional sports. “It’s not about how much you make but how much of it you keep,” Antoine says of his financial outlook on life. “To save money, get what you need first before you get what you want; you want to surround yourself with people who have the same mindset and goals…because you have people that come to you or want to be your friend just for money…that leads to financial problems.”
Mindful of the lingering medical conditions that impact boxers long after they retire, Antoine has kept an eye toward his future. “I want to become a world champion and build a legacy in this sport, but I also want to go to school because I think life is about experiences; giving back to children who are in need and suffering neglect; I want to not just leave a mark on the sport of boxing but a mark on the community or more so the world.”
Andrew Goodman is the Chief Investment Officer at CIC Wealth and the Chairman of Play It Coy. Circle him on Google+Comment
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New Jersey where you at?
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wow thats crazy cant help but root for antoineGood article. It's too bad Cornflake is going to KO such a nice guy.
The Making Of A Middleweight Boxing Champ; The Inspirational Story Of Antoine "Action" Douglas
Antoine Douglas has always been a fighter. Prematurely born to a mother suffering from drug addiction, Antoine’s earliest memory is being dropped off by the Department of Child Services at his aunt’s house at age 3 with a small bag of clothes. At his aunt’s, Antoine failed to find the parental guidance he’d lacked but his brother Devon, eight years his senior, looked out for him and his two other siblings. Despite Devon’s best efforts, he could not always protect Antoine; as they ended up moving from one abusive situation to another. When Antoine was 5 he and his siblings moved in with another aunt. The abuse and neglect only intensified; Antoine and his siblings have memories of being beaten with extension cords and often going hungry.
When Antoine was 6 his aunt kicked Devon out of the house, separating Antoine from his older brother for the first time in his life. Devon went to live with his high school football coach but remained determined to see that he and his siblings would have a better life. “I made sure I was a role model to them and gave them someone to look up to…to motivate them not [to] quit,” he said in an interview for this article. At age 8, Antoine and his two other siblings went to live with a cousin—hoping this new living environment would finally provide the stability they sought—but soon realized their cousin’s real motivation for taking them in was money. The cycle of neglect and hunger continued. The one positive legacy of Antoine’s stint with his cousin was introducing Antoine and his sister Tyrieshia to boxing. In the boxing community Antoine found a network of care and support.
Motivated by Devon’s graduation from college, Antoine continued to work hard in the ring and in the classroom. “Because we came from the same situation and he’s made something of himself, it meant a lot to me,” said Antoine. Antoine set his mind to being different; he was determined to escape his environment of poverty and abuse. In middle school and high school Antoine was an honor student and graduated with one of the highest GPA’s in his class.
In the ring Antoine was an outstanding boxer. In his senior year of high school he moved in with his coach in ******ia to continue his training. From ages 17-19 he competed in amateur tournaments and placed in the Olympic trials. ”I took a once in a lifetime opportunity to go to Russia to represent the USA (in the World Cup) so I really didn’t prepare for college my senior year because I put all my eggs in one basket,” said Antoine. “I’m at a point where I don’t feel comfortable asking people for money because I’m an adult and I should be making my own means of income, and I told my coach I think I’m ready to turn pro.” Though Antoine and Tyrieshia were the only brother and sister to qualify for the 2012 Olympic trials in boxing, both decided to turn pro instead.
At only age 22, Antoine’s ascent in the pro boxing world has drawn comparisons to great fighters such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler. He has earned the WBC Fecarbox belt, and in July he fought Michel Soro to a draw for the vacant WBA interim belt. He has a stellar 14-0-1 record with 9 knockouts. His coach, Kay Koroma says Antoine is able to handle the pressures of boxing at such a young age because, “being inside the ring is like nothing compared to what he’s been through in life.” Incredibly, Koroma and Douglas’s siblings all say that Antoine doesn’t carry any lingering anger from his childhood, because his rough upbringing motivated him never to quit both in the classroom and in the ring. “I’m not a guy full of regrets,” says Antoine, “I believe everything happens for a reason.” With the freedom his successful career has brought, Antoine’s been able to move forward from relying on his relatives for support, but Antoine hasn’t forgotten his past. Over the last several years, Antoine has tried to reconnect with his mother. During the last year he visited her every day. “My mom needed me more than I needed her,” he said.
Antoine’s success in the ring has also brought new financial challenges Antoine never even imagined when he was growing up. Once unsure if there would be dinner on the table, Antoine now keeps an eye on his finances with a maturity that is often found lacking in professional sports. “It’s not about how much you make but how much of it you keep,” Antoine says of his financial outlook on life. “To save money, get what you need first before you get what you want; you want to surround yourself with people who have the same mindset and goals…because you have people that come to you or want to be your friend just for money…that leads to financial problems.”
Mindful of the lingering medical conditions that impact boxers long after they retire, Antoine has kept an eye toward his future. “I want to become a world champion and build a legacy in this sport, but I also want to go to school because I think life is about experiences; giving back to children who are in need and suffering neglect; I want to not just leave a mark on the sport of boxing but a mark on the community or more so the world.”
Andrew Goodman is the Chief Investment Officer at CIC Wealth and the Chairman of Play It Coy. Circle him on Google+Comment
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Damn never heard of them. Which one is the prospect?Comment
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Good fight...classic shobox stuff.Comment
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ShoBox is carrying Showtime boxing this yearComment
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