Background
After his father turned him onto boxing, Love had an amateur career record of 115-5.
After his father turned him onto boxing, Love had an amateur career record of 115-5.
He is managed by Al Haymon and made his first appearance on April 16, 2011 at the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket. His agent is J. R. Rickert of New York. He is trained by Angel Carabello, Nelson Figeuroa, Rodney Christler and strength and conditioning trainer and cutman Bob Ware Jr.
Love trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has represented the USA team in many international tournaments, including the 2008 Olympics. Amateur Record: 2006-2008 US. 2007 National Golden Gloves Silver Medalist 2007 National PAL Silver Medalist 2008 Olympic Training Partner On January 29, 2010 Love made his professional debut by knocking out Vince Burkhalter in the first round of a four-round middleweight bout.
Love knocked Burkhalter down twice before the referee reached the count of 10 at 1:33. On September 8, 2012 Love fought Ramon Valenzuela in the opening bout of Showtime Championship Boxing. On May 4, 2013 Love fought Gabriel Rosado on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Robert Guerrero.
Prior to the fight, Love came two hours late to the weigh-in, and at the weigh-in he was 1.5 lbs over the weight limit. He took an extra hour to make the weight and was fined $100 as a result. The judges' score cards read 95-94 97-92 for Love and 95-94 for Rosado.
After the fight, Love tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic used by athletes to cut weight. The drug is banned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Love also has a profession in modeling.
He has had the opportunity to model with English supermodel Kate Moss in early 2007.