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.

After an unfortunate injury that ended his professional boxing career, Shawn decided to stay close to the sport. With his attention to the nuances of body mechanics plus expert understanding of the methodologies of the sport and in depth knowledge of boxing’s vast history, Shawn found a home training and working as a 2nd to professional fighters. Some Notable fighters include: Daniel "Pipno" Alicea former NABF Super Featherweight Champ, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma who challenged Jermaine Taylor on HBO in 2005.