About

Anthony Suggs was born in Washington, DC, on November 2, 1965. He resided there until the age of nine, at which point he relocated to the Delray area in Alexandria, Virginia. Suggs looked up to his father, a skilled boxer, who served as his primary trainer and motivator, driving him to excel in the world of boxing. His father remained his unwavering supporter throughout his boxing journey. Suggs embarked on his boxing career in 1982 during his 10th-grade year, where he swiftly rose through the ranks. In 1987, he achieved remarkable milestones, becoming a five-time Golden-Gloves Champion, a National Golden Glove Finalist, the Golden Gloves Outstanding Boxer of the year, and an Olympic Festival Gold Medalist Amateur boxer. These achievements not only earned him the rank of #1 in the country but also #4 in the world by the USA/ABF (Amateur Boxing Federation). His outstanding contributions led to his induction into the Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame for the Potomac Valley Region (DC, Maryland, Virginia).Suggs’ success continued, securing victories in the D.C Mayors Cup Boxing National Tournament and The Ohio State Fair Boxing National Tournament. However, in 1988, while preparing for the Olympics, Suggs faced a personal tragedy with the loss of his infant daughter, and his dream of competing in the 1988 Olympics came to an end. Nonetheless, he persevered, turning professional in 1989 and earning two VA State Titles. In 2001, Suggs retired from his boxing career but remained actively engaged in the community. In 2005, he had his voting rights restored by the former Governor of Virginia, Mark Warner. Over the years, Suggs received numerous awards for his dedicated service, including the Alexandria Community Service Award in 2013, The KIT (Kids in Trouble) Lifetime Achievement Award, and The Men of Courage Award for outstanding community service. In 2014, he was honored with the Sugar Ray Honorable Mention Award. Today, Suggs continues to be a proactive force in his community, offering inspirational speaking engagements to youth on topics like Drug Awareness and Prevention, as well as Health, Wellness, and Discipline. He has chaired successful programs such as Shattered Dreams 2011 (Drug Prevention/Drug Awareness), Men of Courage 2013 (honoring positive role models), and Unity Day 2014 (uniting communities in peace and love).As part of his community involvement, Suggs leads the Sports Ministry in his church and works with the Outreach Ministry. He has a special passion for the Prison Ministry. Suggs shares his remarkable story through various mediums, including a featured article in the Washington Post in 2011, and the release of his autobiography book “Da BEAST WITHIN STILL THE CHAMP,” available on Amazon. Two documentaries about his life, including “Out of the Ring Still in the Fight,” are now available.