Gary Balletto

Gary Balletto is a former professional boxer and mixed martial artist from Rhode Island, United States. He is known for his success in the lightweight and light welterweight divisions.

Gary Balletto had a professional boxing record of 33 wins (28 by knockout), 3 losses, and 2 draws. He won multiple regional titles in the lightweight division.

In 2004, Gary Balletto suffered a career-ending injury during a boxing match. He fractured two vertebrae in his neck, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Following the injury, Balletto shifted his focus to coaching and promoting young fighters.

Before his boxing career, Gary Balletto was a professional kickboxer and held multiple national and world titles in kickboxing. He transitioned to boxing and had a successful career before his injury.

After his injury, Gary Balletto became an advocate for spinal cord injury research and started the Gary Warrior Foundation. The foundation aims to support individuals with spinal cord injuries and help them improve their quality of life through rehabilitation and support programs.