Ed Latimore Explained

Ed Latimore
Nickname:Black Magic
Weight:Heavyweight
Height:6 ft 1 in
Reach:76 in
Nationality:American
Birth Date:15 February 1985
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:641641
Total:15
Wins:13
Ko:7
Losses:1
Draws:1
Occupation:Author, marketer, entrepreneur
Alma Mater:Duquesne University, B.A. Physics
Genre:non-fiction
Notableworks:Not Caring What Other People Think Is A Superpower: Insights From A Heavyweight Boxer (2017)
Sober Letters To My Drunken Self (2018)
Engagement Is The New Cocaine: The Art and Science Of Writing Awesomely Addictive Tweets (2018)

Edward Ashley Latimore, Jr. (born February 15, 1985, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional boxer (13–1–1),[1] influencer, and author.[2] His final professional fight was December 17, 2016.

He launched his blog Mind and Fist[3] in 2013, focusing on the difficult lessons he learned from growing up in public housing projects, overcoming alcohol and pornography addiction, and general self-improvement.[4]

He has published two books, Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower: Insights from a Heavyweight Boxer and Sober Letters to My Drunken Self, along with a writing and marketing guide for social media titled Engagement Is the New Cocaine: The Art and Science of Writing Awesomely Addictive Tweets.[5]

He's been a guest on The James Altucher Show, The Jordan Harbinger Show,[6] The Art of Manliness,[7] Farnam Street,[8] and Coffee with Scott Adams[9] to discuss sobriety, boxing, growing up in poverty, and physics.

He's also been featured on Ryan Holiday's blog The Daily Stoic[10] as well as in James Clear's international best seller, Atomic Habits.[11]

Early life

Latimore was born on February 15, 1985, in Pittsburgh, PA. He only saw his father a few times a year and was raised primarily by his mother. The family was poor and lived in the Hill District housing projects until they were demolished in 1995. The family then moved across town to the Northview Heights housing project where he lived until he was 18 years old.[12]

Amateur Boxing career

Latimore started amateur boxing in 2007 when he was 22 years old. He won the Pennsylvania State National Golden Gloves in 2011 at the 201+ lb weight class.[13] He also became a national amateur boxing champion by winning the National Police Athletic League boxing tournament in Toledo, Ohio at the 201+ lb weight class.[14] He holds notable amateur victories over former IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin and 2012 United States Olympian and two-time title challenger Dominic Breazeale.[15]

Latimore was also a member of now deceased media mogul Michael King's All-American Heavyweights boxer development program,[16] where he lived and trained alongside Martin and Breazeale in Carson, CA.[17]

Professional Boxing career

Latimore started his professional boxing career on January 26, 2013, with a 3rd-round TKO victory over 4–1 southpaw Jon Hill.[18]

After 6 professional fights, Latimore was signed by the Jay-Z owned sports promotion company Roc Nation Sports.[15]

Latimore's first televised fight was against Trey Lippe-Morrison, the son of late WBO Heavyweight Champion Tommy Morrison. He suffered his first career loss by a devastating first-round TKO.[19]

Latimore fought one more time in 2016 to a draw against Willis Lockett.[20] He spent his entire professional boxing career with trainer Tom Yankello.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocation
15Draw13–1–1 Willis Lockett6December 17, 2016
14Loss13–1 Trey Lippe-MorrisonKO1 (6), September 23, 2016
13Win13–0 Juan GoodeSD6July 15, 2016
12Win12–0 Hassan LeeTKO6April 23, 2016
11Win11–0 Willis Lockett6January 8, 2016
10Win10–0 Terrell Jamal WoodsUD6December 11, 2015
9Win9–0 John TurlingtonKO1(6) September 6, 2015
8Win8–0 Robert HawkinsUD6May 22, 2015
7Win7–0 Brandon Spencer6February 7, 2015
6Win6–0 Excell HolmesKO1 (4), October 3, 2014
5Win5–0 Travis Fulton2 (4), May 17, 2014
4Win4–0 Rubin WilliamsKO1 (4), March 28, 2014
3Win3–0 Christopher White2 (4), April 20, 2013
2Win2–0 Donnie CrawfordTKO2 (4), April 6, 2013
1Win1–0 Jon Hill1 (4), January 26, 2013

Writing career

On February 17, 2017, Latimore released Not Caring What Anyone Thinks Is A Superpower: Insight From A Heavyweight Boxer. The book explores areas of his life that, while making major improvements, Latimore put time in to “develop the ability to shrug off your critics and not let them drag you back down to their level.”[7]

On December 23, 2018, Latimore released Sober Letters To My Drunken Self. The book is written to help people having difficulty with the emotional struggles involved with getting control of their drinking. The book was released on the 5 year anniversary of Latimore's sobriety.[21]

On December 25, 2018, Latimore released Engagement Is The New Cocaine: The Art And Science Of Writing Awesomely Addictive Tweets. The book teaches the benefits of using stylistic devices to bolster social media engagement. The guide has been generally well reviewed.

Personal life

Latimore is a strong advocate for sobriety and overcoming pornography addiction. He's been sober since December 23, 2013. He holds a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Physics from Duquesne University, which he did not attain until age 33. He's a veteran of The United States Army National Guard.[22] He also is an avid online and over-the-board chess player, having been featured in American Chess Magazine.[23] Latimore is in a long-term relationship.[24] He proposed to his long term girlfriend in 2020.

On God and religion, Latimore said: "For all intents and purposes, I carry the beliefs of a Christian or Catholic. Not only that, but I find thatall things considered equalI tend to enjoy the company of people who have some religious beliefs rather than not."[25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BoxRec: Ed Latimore. boxrec.com.
  2. Web site: Ed Latimore. www.amazon.com.
  3. Web site: Home . edlatimore.com.
  4. Web site: How former heavyweight boxer Ed Latimore found himself and a new life. February 20, 2020. South China Morning Post.
  5. Web site: How To Twitter . February 21, 2020.
  6. Web site: Ed Latimore | The Superpower of Ignoring Social Approval. February 27, 2018. Jordan Harbinger.
  7. Web site: Podcast: Interview with Heavyweight Boxer Ed Latimore | Art of Manliness. October 6, 2017.
  8. Web site: Ed Latimore: The Warrior Poet and the Secret to a Happy Life [The Knowledge Project Ep. #21]]. Farnam Street.
  9. Web site: Episode 459 Scott Adams: Talking With Writer, Boxer, Brilliant Guy @EdLatimore on Success. March 21, 2019. Scott Adams' Blog.
  10. Web site: Heavyweight Boxer Edward Latimore on Self-Control, Life Lessons from Seneca and Getting Better Every Day. January 22, 2018.
  11. Book: Clear, James. Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results : an Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. 2018. Penguin. 9780735211292. Google Books.
  12. Web site: The Sophisticated Pugilist: Pittsburgh's Ed Latimore wants to be the heavyweight champion of the world, and a whole lot more. Charlie. Deitch. Pittsburgh City Paper.
  13. Web site: Bradley and Latimore stars shine brightest at Pittsburgh Golden Gloves Championships. April 8, 2011. New Pittsburgh Courier.
  14. Web site: 2011 National PAL Results. February 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160215183910/http://www.teamusa.org/usa-boxing/features/2011/october/03/2011-national-pal-results . November 15, 2023. February 15, 2016 .
  15. Web site: Ed Latimore: Boxing's Renaissance Man – Boxing.com. archive.boxing.media.
  16. Web site: All American Heavyweights – Promo. Vimeo.
  17. Web site: TV mogul Michael King moves into boxing promotion. sports.yahoo.com.
  18. Web site: Ed Latimore vs. Jon Hill – BoxRec. boxrec.com.
  19. Web site: Tommy Morrison's Son Demolishes Ed Latimore in One Round. BoxingScene.com. September 23, 2016 .
  20. Web site: Ed Latimore Black Magic boxer. www.boxerlist.com.
  21. Web site: Sober Letters To My Drunken Self. www.goodreads.com.
  22. Web site: Ed Latimore. Going Deep Summit.
  23. Web site: American Chess Magazine Issue no. 8. store.chessgames.com.
  24. Web site: Relationship advice for men: 12 rules to follow. Latimore. Ed. November 17, 2019. Ed Latimore. en-US. 2020-05-08.
  25. Web site: The 31 ways to be a better man. September 17, 2016.