Tor Hamer

Tor Hamer (born January 20, 1983) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2013. As an amateur, he won the 2008 Golden Gloves.

Early life Raised in Harlem as well as suburban Baltimore, he attended private and charter schools until attending Penn State for his B.A. He has a Harvard-educated father and a Villanova-educated mother, both of whom work in education. He is the grandson of noted civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

Amateur career Hamer was trained at Gleason's Gym. At the National Championships, he narrowly lost to southpaw and eventual winner Lenroy Thompson. He later beat him in the Golden Gloves quarterfinals to avenge his only loss. His amateur record was 34–1.

Professional career After his Golden Gloves victory in May 2008, Hamer was approached by boxing's premier promoters: Oscar De La Hoya, Don King and Lou DiBella, ultimately signing with DiBella Entertainment. and Andy Ruiz by way of forfeit on both occasions.

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