Shane Swartz

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Shane Swartz (born December 27, 1975 in Fort Collins, CO) is an American boxer.

[edit] Amateur career

Swartz was an outstanding amateur, having won back-to-back gold medals at the 1993 and 1994 U. S. Olympic Festival. He later was the U.S. National Amateur Champion at 165 pounds in 1994 and 1995.

[edit] Professional career

Known as "Hurricane", Swartz began his professional career in 1996 and has had limited success. He moved up to the heavyweight division and has fought several notable foes, such as Calvin Brock and Malik Scott, but has generally come up short in his big fights.