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LeChaunce Shepherd

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LeChaunce Shepherd (born August 22, 1974 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American former boxer. He is a two time amateur national champion.[1]

Amateur highlights

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  • 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials at Light Welterweight, eliminated by David Diaz on points
  • 1997 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion
  • 1999 3rd place as a Welterweight at United States Amateur Championships. Results were:
    • Defeated Ramon Olivas on points
    • Defeated James Webb on points
    • Lost to Arturo Morales on points
  • 1999 2nd place as a Welterweight at National Golden Gloves. Results were:
    • Defeated Arturo Morales on points
    • Defeated Mike Balasi on points
    • Defeated Bobby Joe Valdez on points
    • Defeated James Webb on points
    • Lost to Dante Craig on points
  • 1999 Welterweight Bronze Medalist at Pan-American Games in Winnipeg, Canada. Results were:
    • Defeated Isaac Caballero (Nicaragua) TKO 1
    • Defeated Espitia Calderon (Colombia) on points
    • Lost to Juan Hernandez Sierra (Cuba) on points
  • 2000 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion
  • 2000 Olympic Trials as a Welterweight, lost to Dante Craig

Professional career

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Shepherd turned pro in 2000 and had success. He walked away from boxing in 2002 with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss.

References

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  1. ^ Rodriguez, Joseph A.; Sava, Walter (2006). Latinos in Milwaukee. Arcadia Publishing. p. 79. ISBN 9780738540306. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
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