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Allen, Rock
- 2002 Juan Evanelista Venegas Tournament- 1st
- 2002 Jose "Cheo" Aponte Tournament- 3rd 2002 Jose "Cheo" Aponte Tournament- 3rd
- 2002 U.S. Challenge- 1st
- 2000-2002 Everlast U.S National Championships- 1st
- 1999 Everlast Under-19 Championships- 1st
- Education: Planning to study health science at Temple University in Jan. 03
- Family: Son of Naazim, sister Aya, twin brother Tiger, younger brother Bear
- Favorite Movie: Predator
- Hobbies: Running track and basketball
- Person you most admire: Father, Naazim Richardson
- Good Luck Charms: It's all in God's hands!
- Most famous person you have ever met: Muhammad Ali in 1993
- Most memorable boxing moment: 2000 winning the U.S. Nationals
- Favorite Music Group: Music, Ginuwine, Missy Elliot
- Member of Concrete Jungle Boxing Club, coach Dad Naazim Richardson
Boxing has always been a family tradition for Allen. From his cousins, uncles and father, Allen began boxing in his home at the age of 9. Along with his twin brother Tiger, and younger brother Bear, the boys trained at home and then joined the Champs gym in Philadelphia, Pa. Allen fought with the Blue Horizon Club in Philly and the Ohio State Fair in 1991 was his first competition. His twin, Tiger, has also became an accomplished boxer, but is currently taking a break from the sport. Allen's training consists of running approximately 3-4 miles a days and then heading to the gym to work on his technique. He also incorporates plyometrics into his routine.
Advice to young athletes: "Stay dedicated. Don't just concentrate on fighting, but stay in school. Discipline is the key to life and also to have a strong will."
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Height: 5'7
Born: 9/5/1981
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Resides: Philadelphia, Pa.
Sport: Boxing
Event: Light welterweight/141 pounds
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