Joe was sparked at age 19 after watching Tyson become the youngest
heavyweight champ.
In 1987 he joined P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) and also boxed at the Charlotte
boxing academy and a few other gyms in between.
Entered into ‘88, ’91 and ‘92 Golden Gloves (Amateur Boxing
Tournament in Charlotte) |
Won 1996 Kings Mountain Tuffman contest
Competed in another Tuffman contest in 2001
Started Southside Boxing in 1998 and changed its name in 2003 to
Contenders Boxing Gyms
Joe was so busy working with new people that he hired other coaches and trainers to help some of the guys who wanted to go
further with their boxing. |