Bill McDonald

2015-08-28T07:19:22Z

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Began my amateur boxing career in 1978 in Everett WA. Boxed for the famed Everett Firefighters Boxing Team, that had multiple national amateur champions, including Bret Summers, and Olympian's Robert Shannon, and Joe Belinc. Though I did not win a National title, I won the 1981 Regional 12 Championship, and a trip to Colorado Springs for the Junior Nationals. I will always remember Mike Tyson was the Heavyweight at the Tournament. I ended my own amateur career in 1984 with a final record of 64-23.

My love for the sport kept me in the game with my friend's Bret Summers, Joe Belinc, and Robert Shannon, as their pro careers took off. Though age 19 at the time I assisted with Promotional help and Matchmaking. Bret Summers the most successful professional member of out team amassed a pro record of 28-3-1. I traveled with Bret to the majority of those matches. Bret boxed for the famed Kronk Boxing team as a professional from 1982 to 1987.

After completing college, I went into banking, all the while staying close to the amateur and professional boxing scene. In 1995 I was approached by a Former team mate to manage his career. His name was Lance "School Boy" Holcomb. Lance had already started his career, but was seeking help from a trusted friend "me" who knew the boxing game. Lance ended his final record at 18-4-1. After having been away from the game for a few years, I was back in and hooked. Over the years I have trained and managed over 20 fighters, and have traveled the world.

My philosophy regarding the management of a fighter is fighter first. Meaning its my job to guide the fighter in a trustworthy manner. My fighters become family, and friends during and long after their careers have ended.

I am a boxing historian, and a on going student. I have been blessed to work on the big stage in several World Title Championship fights and continue to cultivate new talent.

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Bill McDonald