Shawn Raysor was born and raised in New York City and is one of New York’s best kept boxing secrets. Shawn started off training with his father Joseph Raysor as well as Godfather Robert Gainesville in Connie's Gym on West 125 street. Later in his amateur career, mentor Robert “Bobbie” Miles coached him to an amateur record of 53-7. Shawn Raysor’s amateur career climaxed by capturing the PAL eastern regional championship & PAL national championship, through his amateur endeavors Shawn earned the right to be called “champ” by his peers at Connie's Gym.