Troy Amos Ross

Troy Amos-Ross, born on July 17, 1975, in Georgetown, Guyana, is a retired Guyanese-Canadian professional boxer. He represented Canada as a light heavyweight at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. Transitioning to the professional ranks, Amos-Ross achieved notable success, including winning the Canadian cruiserweight title in 2005 and the Commonwealth cruiserweight championship in 2007. In 2009, he gained further recognition by winning Season 4 of the boxing reality TV show "The Contender." Beyond boxing, Amos-Ross has ventured into acting, appearing in films such as "Cinderella Man" and "Resurrecting the Champ." In November 2024, he was inducted into the Boxing Canada Hall of Fame, honoring his contributions to the sport.