About
Former professional boxer who held the WBA Super Featherweight title from February 1984 to May 1985. He later appeared on A&E's "Intervention" following years of drug abuse.
Before Fame
He was an excellent amateur boxer, winning the National AAU Bantamweight Championship in 1977.
Trivia
A video of him crying on "Intervention" became a widely-circulated internet meme.
Family Life
He had twin sons. He suffered from drug problems the last two decades of his life.
Associated With
He succeeded Roger Mayweather as WBA Super Featherweight in 1984.