Shawn Miller
Born
Shawn Michael Miller

(1982-03-23) March 23, 1982
Troy, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican

Shawn Michael Miller (born March 23, 1982) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he went undefeated with a perfect record of 23-0.[1]

Background

The Miller family has been in the boxing business for several generations. Miller's brother, Shannon Miller, is a retired professional heavyweight boxer who fought for many years. Shannon's record was 16-4, with 9 wins by knockout.[2] Their father, Bob Miller, was a boxer until age 21, after which he went on to train other fighters, and promote for several big names in the sport. Together with his wife, Bob Miller promoted fights for Verno Philips, Lucian Bute, and even Mike Tyson.[3]

Early years

Miller had his first match at age 11.[4] He attended Troy High School, where he was an all-state performer in football, basketball, and baseball.[4] He played football and baseball at Hudson Valley Community College, earning Northeast Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2001 after recording 41 receptions for 611 yards and nine touchdowns.[4][5] From there, he played two games for the University at Albany football team before injuring his knee.[6] He finally transferred to the University of West Virginia, where he played both football and baseball.[4] He injured his elbow during a pre-draft workout, derailing his professional baseball career.[7] Instead, Miller played professional arena football for three years with the Albany Conquest.[8]

Professional career

Miller started his professional boxing career in 2009.

References

  1. ↑ "Miller Brothers to headline local boxing card". troyrecord.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Shannon Miller Boxing Record". fightnights.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Boxing a way of life for the Millers". saratogian.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Boyle, Joe (October 27, 2018). "Shawn Miller: More than just boxing". The Record. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Troy's Miller Named Player Of The Year". Hudson Valley Vikings Athletics. November 20, 2001. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  6. ↑ Antonik, John (May 13, 2003). "Miller Time". West Virginia Mountaineers Athletics. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  7. ↑ Rivest, Michael (March 16, 2012). "Never a doubt Shawn Miller would end up in the ring". The Record. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  8. ↑ Solari, Nick (May 19, 2015). "Work ethic, family help boxer Shawn Miller to 2 championship belts". Times Union. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
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