Gary Balletto

About

Former IBU and EBA Lightweight Champion who appeared on the second season of the ESPN reality show The Contender.

Before Fame

He turned professional just 10 days before his 21st birthday.

Trivia

He became the New England representative for the Joint Association of Boxers and started a boxing gym after his retirement from fighting.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island.

Associated With

He suffered a famous loss to Gregorio Vargas who, like Salvador Sanchez, was the WBC Featherweight champion.