Anecdotes

He was chosen "Homecoming King" and "Best Dressed" in high school. After graduating he attended an NAIA Division 2 College on a full ride basketball scholarship. He played point guard and was awarded rookie of the year his freshman year.

As a kid, he deeply despised bullies and often found himself in fights defending those being victimized. He was frequently called little Sugar Ray by kids in his neighborhood as a compliment to his exceptional hand speed. He was later officially nicknamed TUT, after the famous Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. He studies martial arts and has major respect for all fighters who participate in combat sports.