As an amateur, he compiled a 45-12 record, along with twenty knockouts, the 1973 Fox Valley, Wisconsin Golden Gloves, and fought as a member of the United States national boxing teams.
As an amateur, he compiled a 45-12 record, along with twenty knockouts, The 1972 C.Y.O. Welterweight Champion, 1973 Fox Valley, Wisconsin Golden Gloves Champion, and 1977 C.P.D. Open division 156lb. Champion also fought as a member of the United States national boxing teams.