As a boxer, he compiled a professional record of 31 wins (11 by way of knockout) and 7 losses in 38 contests. In his career, he faced the likes of
Jimmy Young,
Chuck Wepner, and
Jerry Quarry. He was ranked as high as the #9 contender worldwide at the
Heavyweight division. However, after graduating from
Fairleigh Dickinson University in
Teaneck, New Jersey with a degree in
business in 1975, he decided to retire from
boxing. He once won the New Jersey State Heavyweight title by beating
Chuck Wepner. The pair fought for that title three times, with Wepner winning twice. Though he came back for one more bout as a Cruiserweight against Ibar Arrington on April 15, 1977, he retired from prizefighting for good to focus on acting, writing, and a business career. ==Retirement==