Boxing superstars are not born into the role; they earn that title by paying their dues usually in the amateur ranks then onwards and upwards to the pay-per view arenas that holds the sport’s true riches.
This weekend, the cream of the nation’s amateur pugilists will be in action under the bright lights of California Square (East Ruimveldt Community Centre Ground) competing at the three-night National Open Championships with aspirations of someday fighting for riches under bright lights in pay-per view arenas.
The 6’ foot 4’ inch, 255-pound Brooklyn based, Quincy ‘Biggie’ Smalls is