Anthony Hanshaw

Anthony Lavar Hanshaw (born March 28, 1978) is a former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2013. As an amateur, he won the 1998 National Golden Gloves at welterweight.

Personal life Anthony Lavar Hanshaw was born March 28, 1978, in Warren, Ohio. He attended Mansfield Senior High School and graduated in 1996.

Hanshaw lost his father prior to the 2000 Olympic trials following an accident at his work.

Amateur career Hanshaw won the 1998 welterweight Golden Gloves and was 2000 U.S. National champion at 156 pounds. His final amateur record was 300-22.

Professional career Hanshaw debuted in professional boxing in 2000 as a super middleweight. Hanshaw fought 11 fights in 2000, earning a "The Ring magazine" feature. Hanshaw fought several contenders in his career such as Kingsley Ikeke, Jean Paul Mendy, Anthony Dirrell and Roy Jones Jr.

Hanshaw had a couple shots at a boxing title when he fought for the vacant IBO super middleweight title against Jean Paul Mendy in 2007 and the IBF light heavyweight title against Roy Jones Jr. the same year. Hanshaw drew against Mendy and lost to Jones Jr. via unanimous decision.

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