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Deon Elam |
| Sex
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Male |
| Nationality
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U.S. |
| Federal ID
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CA071575 |
| Hometown
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Van Nuys, CA |
| Division
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Cruiserweight |
| Date of
Birth |
1980-03-25 |
| W 9 (5 KO's) | L
0
| D 0 | Total 9 |
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Born and raised in Los Angeles, Elam is excited to step out of his comfort zone and travel to Singapore to participate in “The Contender.” Though he’s a relatively new boxer, Elam has the potential to develop into a great fighter. This talented all-around athlete picked up boxing as a means of socializing, seeing as he and his boxer friend used to spar with one another when they were 17. From there, boxing became a passion that Elam wanted to pursue. That very same year, Elam fought in the Olympic trials. Though he didn’t make the squad, Elam remained dedicated and motivated. Just one year later, in 2005, Elam boxed in his first professional fight. Since then, Elam has participated in a variety of fights, continually discovering new ways to bolster his career. He says that his defensive abilities are amongst his biggest strengths. Elam’s career is noteworthy enough that Elton Brand, professional basketball player and boxing fan, decided to be his co-manager. While boxing is an integral part of who he is, Elam also says his family plays a huge role in defining his character and his priorities. He says that having his son, who is now 12, changed his life for the better.
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