Early Life
Born in Santiago, Cuba, Konnan's family relocated to Miami, Florida while he was a child. He had a troubled childhood, during which he was expelled from one other high school before graduating from Southwest Miami Senior High School in 1982. Ashenoff served time in prison after joining a street gang. After his incarceration was over, Ashenoff fled Miami due to conflicts with other drug dealers. He was given a choice of either going to jail or entering the Military. He decided to join the United States Navy and served for four years. While in the Navy, he trained as a boxer, becoming the Californian Middleweight Amateur Boxing Champion in 1982 and 1983. He also represented the United States in fights around the world.
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