We always felt it was important to give an opportunity to the best amateur fighter of his era, michel said friday as clayton was introduced to the local media. Custio clayton ready to put on a show, with or without his. Now hes headed to the london olympics as a legitimat. Canadian clayton into boxing quarterfinals toronto sun. Custio clayton dominated cristian coria of argentina to claim the minor world boxing organization international welterweight title on saturday night. Arthur biyarslanov, canadas biggest prospect since custio. Claytons record remains unblemished with 2nd round tko. Clayton s record remains unblemished with 2nd round tko over salmon custio clayton, a 28yearold welterweight originally from dartmouth, n. Boxer, ex olympian custio clayton claims he was profiled by montreal police. Pro boxing returns after monthlong absence eddie reynoso maps out big plans for julio cesar martinez. Boxer custio clayton getting closer to world title shot. Undefeated since turning pro in 2014, clayton just missed out on a medal at the 2012 olympics in london. Clayton, harrison, skorokhod, volny score ko victories. Either custio clayton s that good or promoter yvon michel has served him a steady diet of palookas.
Turning pro was the next step in inspiring me to become a professional. Custio clayton to headline revival of montreal casino. If you are a fan of the sweet science, make sure to subscribe to boxing world weekly. Custio clayton has his eyes and his fists set on ottawa. He can tailor a fight plan to his opponent, and either box or punch, depending on whats advantageous.
Spending more time in the gym with custio clayton and their trainer eric belanger can only be beneficial to him. For someone so calm in conversation, custio boxes with an aggression that belies his peaceful nature. The next favorite i am currently reading, mastery by steven greene. Nova scotia boxer custio clayton says his fight this weekend in montreal is the biggest of his professional career. Custio clayton born october 5, 1987 in dartmouth, nova scotia is a canadian professional. Top prospects erik bazinyan and custio clayton, among others, easily vanquished their outmatched foes and everyone. Cibc congratulates canadian boxer custio clayton on his outstanding amateur career by published. Custio clayton latest breaking news, rumours and gossip. Undefeated since turning pro in 2014, clayton just missed out on a medal at the. Clayton has won all 15 of his pro fights, and his ottawabased trainer, eric belanger, hopes to get him a shot at the world welterweight title in 2020. Pro boxers title quest takes him to ottawa cbc news. Erik morales eddie hearn says he regrets not signing tyson fury in 2017 face masks and empty seats. One of boxings heroes lolenga mock is determined to finish a 28year professional career by claiming the iba intercontinental supermiddleweight crown in.
Custio clayton called the incident an embarrassment and a violation of his rights. Exolympic boxer claims he was profiled by montreal police. Olympic boxer says money may knock him out of rio cbc news. Custio clayton weighs the option of turning pro to support his family. Custio clayton will fight in the main event for the first time as a pro at a venue that was the launching pad for several of canadas top boxers. Top ranks bob arum sheds more light on return to live action for boxing best i faced. Boxer custio clayton says he was profiled by montreal police. Boxer custio clayton says he was racially profiled by.
Londoncanadian boxer custio clayton is turning a lot of heads here at the london olympics. Boxer, ex olympian custio clayton claims he was profiled. Scroll down to view the books, and click on them to see a detailed profile. By bill beaconpromoter yvon michel says custio clayton was the best canadian amateur boxer of his era and now wants to see how far he can go as a pro. Canadian boxer custio claytons ring appetite whetted at. But given that clayton didnt turn pro until december 2014, the promoter has had to. Northern ireland boxer steven donnelly reveals his delight after beating custio clayton in the quarterfinals of the commonwealth games. The ultimate goal, belanger said, is a world championship fight in 2020. Custio is a family man and an amazing father to his children. An opponent has yet to be named for clayton, an amateur welterweight who will likely start his pro career up one division at light middleweight 154 pounds. Since turning pro, belanger has worked to develop clayton s jab and has since focused on improving his inside fighting skills. Clayton said the female officer was apologetic after her search turned up empty and told him it was the first time shed been wrong in 20 years of policing. Boxer custio clayton s ring appetite whetted at early age standing in front of gary johnson at the city of lakes boxing club in dartmouth, n. Personal triumphs, small business, retail, financial, hospitality, travel, therapy, sports.
Which is what happens when his fist meets an opponents chin. Exolympic boxer claims in facebook posting he was profiled by montreal police. Its tough for custio clayton to be patient these days. Clayton, who is undefeated since turning pro in 2014, just missed out on a medal at the 2012 olympics. He has a penchant for putting on a show, that xfactor you need to become a star, and thats what we believe hes capable of turning into, said baxter. Custio clayton ready to introduce himself to the american audience. Clayton s next fight is set for march 29 in toronto, and belanger said hed like to see clayton participate in a couple of tuneup bouts before turning to more serious contests. The 29yearold will step into the ring to trade punches with oscar cortez of.
Top prospect clayton ready for first pro fight after. Biyarslanov is the biggest amateur name to turn professional since nova scotias custio clayton made the leap back in 2014. Custio clayton born october 5, 1987 in dartmouth, nova scotia is a canadian professional boxer. The first casino show on january 21 was marked by two things. The late show with stephen colbert recommended for you. Abuse, trolling, bigotry, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and sexism will be removed. Canada appeals custio claytons olympic boxing loss. You likely missed it because who anticipates a boxing event on a tuesday, but canadian welterweight custio clayton scored a nice win this past tuesday on a show in toronto. Former olympic boxer custio clayton says he was racially profiled detained without reason, handcuffed and arrested on suspicion of being a drug dealer by montreal police on tuesday night.
Nova scotia boxer custio clayton ready for biggest pro. News clayton perez to air across atlantic canada exclusively on eastlink on june 29. Baxter is clayton s third promoter since turning pro in the fall of 2014. Custio clayton has a dream to fight for a world title in nova scotia. Custio clayton pro boxers title quest takes him to ottawa topranked welterweight custio clayton moves to capital to be closer to trainer. Top prospect clayton ready for first pro fight after signing with promoter gym. Tonights off broadway boxing from toronto is in the books, with all four asides winning handily on the card at danforth music hall. But given that clayton didnt turn pro until december 2014, the promoter has had to alter the plan and hopes to have the boxer meeting a top10 ranked opponent by this fall at the latest. The father of two is a sixtime national amateur champion who decided to turn pro after reaching the quarterfinals of the. As a scrawny boy of 8, custio clayton found instant comfort in a gym that smelled like boxing.
Custio clayton takes big step up in bout with mexicos alvaro robles clayton, 28, 60 with five knockouts stopped stanislas salmon in the opening minute of the second round on jan. Canada appeals custio claytons olympic boxing loss the. Clayton, a threetime national champ in his 69kilogram weight class, has two young children and is hoping to turn pro after the olympics. Join facebook to connect with custio clayton and others you may know. The welterweight contender from north preston has signed with torontos lee baxter promotions, clayton s third promoter since turning pro five years ago. Cibc congratulates canadian boxer custio clayton on his outstanding amateur career.
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