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Aronicimo Carl Richotti (born January 9, 1979) is a former American boxer and currently a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor. Jiu-Jitsu Career Arons' first exposure to Jiu-Jitsu thought a North American Grappling Association Tournament in early 2009. He began formally training in Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie "Edge" Cruz at veteran Muay Thai fighter and MMA referee Kevin Mulhall's New Jersey Fight Club. Aron stopped training several months later and focused on returning to boxing. He moved his training to the Worldwide Boxing Gym in Bronx, New York. In 2012, Aronicimo returned to jiu jitsu under Sam Marji's Animals MMA, based out of Yonkers, New York where he currently competes. Boxing career Aronicimo started boxing at age 15. He was trained by Rock Denardo of Denardo's Gym in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Over his career he trained under Juan Carlos at the Paul Murphy Boxing Club in Doraville, Georgia and Ray Zaragosa at the West End Boxing Academy in Katy, Texas. Notable Boxing Achievements 2007 Texas State Regional Golden Gloves (4th Place 201+) 2006 Iron Fist National Champion (201+) 2004 Iron Fist North Eastern national Champion (200) 2003 Iron Fist Southern National Champion (201+) 2002 Iron Fist North Eastern National Champion (200) 2002 Future Champions Boxing Tournament Champion (172) 2000 PAL Boxing Championship Runner up (156) Personal life Attended high school at Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, New Jersey and Pinelands Regional School District in Tuckerton, New Jersey. Attended college in Atlanta, Georgia. (American InterContinental University) Received a Master Herbalist certification from The Natural Healing College Holds a expert level sports nutrition and an expert level personal training certification Served as corner man / trainer for 4 promotion Heavyweight Champion, "Brutal" Brendan Barrett (Ring of Combat heavyweight Champion, XFE Heavyweight Champion, Locked in the Cage Heavyweight Champion & Raging Warrior Heavyweight Champion)
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