Joe DeGuardia

Born in the Bronx, Joe DeGuardia, the son of a professional prizefighter began boxing competitively since the age of five, DeGuardia started competing in organized boxing tournaments at the age of nine. Through the years, DeGuardia won numerous titles in boxing, including the coveted New York City Golden Gloves Championship in 1988.
DeGuardia won the New York City Golden Gloves Championship while at the same time attending Hofstra Law School.
After his success in the District Attorney’s office, DeGuardia founded the law firm that bears his name. The Law Offices of Joseph M. DeGuardia is a highly regarded, successful, Bronx-based law practice.
Notwithstanding his work as a lawyer, DeGuardia always remained professionally active in the boxing world. DeGuardia moved the community based Morris Park Boxing Club, which his father had founded, to a new and improved location. In his capacity as chief operator of the club, DeGuardia transformed the business into one of the busiest boxing gyms in New York, while also using it as a base from which to launch his larger business as a top boxing entrepreneur.
DeGuardia excelled as boxing promoter while succeeding in the District Attorney’s office and in private practice. During the years, DeGuardia has promoted numerous boxing stars and world champions and has been recognized as a leader among his peers. In fact, the United States Senate has called upon DeGuardia’s expertise and testimony while formulating landmark legislation pertaining to the boxing industry.

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