Certifications
18-0 Record/12 KO’s
National Boxing Association 140lb. Champion
American Boxing Federation Inter-Continental Welterweight Champion
American Boxing Federation USA Welterweight Champion
National Ranking: 35/421
Biography
“Gratitude is the most important virtue. Every day, I’m thankful for my journey and the opportunity to inspire others through my actions both inside and outside the ring.”
In the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, a story of redemption, perseverance, and excellence continues to unfold. LaVonte Earley wasn’t always destined for boxing greatness. As a teenager finding himself on the wrong path and entangled in the legal system, his future seemed predetermined by statistics that rarely favor second chances.
“My parents put me in boxing as a change in environment,” LaVonte reflects, his voice carrying the quiet confidence of a man who has found his purpose. “I was searching for a place to belong, a tribe. God led my steps into boxing and used it to save my life.”
What began as an intervention became a transformation. Through discipline, determination, and an unwavering faith, LaVonte defied the odds that said he wouldn’t make it. Now standing undefeated at 18-0 with 12 knockouts, he represents not just himself, but an entire community that rarely sees its sons rise to national prominence in professional boxing.
In the ring, LaVonte doesn’t just fight – he solves puzzles. “I treat boxing as chess, not checkers,” he explains. “I use my brain before brawn, slickness before speed, poise and patience before power. But that doesn’t mean your block is safe from getting knocked off.”
On any given afternoon in Indian Trail, North Carolina, you’ll find LaVonte working with young fighters ages 10 up through their 20’s at 4M Fitness. As head coach of an amateur boxing program, he’s not just building the next generation of athletes – he’s redirecting lives that mirror where his once was.
Behind the fierce competitor stands a man of principle. A devoted father to two children under age two and a loving fiancé, LaVonte embodies what he calls “Biblical masculinity” – strength tempered by compassion, excellence balanced with humility.