Chazz Ellis

Chazz Ellis was born in Canton, Ohio but his family relocated to Tennessee when he was 12 years old. Early on, Chazz was known for getting into fights with the other kids and being a class clown. He would do impressions of teachers, preachers, and parents to make the other kids laugh. Chazz was also know as an expert in making wise cracks and this talent often got him into fights with the other kids. By the time Chazz Ellis was in high school, he had been in so many fights that his father suggested that he take up boxing to learn discipline and self-control. Chazz excelled at the sport won several amateur matches including a Tennessee Golden Gloves title.