OXFORD– Jonathan Heggie has been spotlighted by the Evening Sun for his work as an amateur athlete competing in non high school related sporting events while also maintaining his high school athletic career.

Jonathan is a 16-year old amateur boxer hailing from Oxford New York. Jonathan's father and mother, Peter and Cathie recently shared some successes of their youngest son. Once you peer deeper into the situation however, it becomes even more impressive for a 16-year old.

Jonathan has learned to manage his time incredibly well at such a young age. As far as high school sports go he participates in Football, Basketball(last season), Baseball, as well as boys Volleyball. As this slate of sporting events along with the training and commitment to be an amateur boxer is already seeming a daunting task. Jonathan boast a resume that includes a constant flow of honor role grades as well as being a member of the National Honor Society.

“I am always doing something; I get home at like 8 o’clock every night,” said Jonathan.

So after a long day of dealing and managing all his activities, boxing seems to act as a getaway, something that most likely has encouraged and helped the success come, as Jonathan enjoys to box.

“My father was a pro-boxer out of the same gym as I am, boxing is something I always wanted to get into. We always watched boxing at home all the time,” said Jonathan. “I am good at it and it’s a release. Its fun. You always have to push yourself. Training is a lot harder and longer, I have to to be in a lot better shape for boxing than anything else.”

Currently at 16-years old and still a full participant in high school academics and sports, Jonathan most recently on Feb. 13, became 5-0 in his amateur record.

This fifth win came by technical knock out when Jonathan admittedly landed a hard body shot.

“I made the kid quit, I took his heart, that was a good feeling. I hit him with a hard body shot and he just couldn’t handle it so in between the second and third round he quit. I'm dominating, but the competition is getting tougher and tougher” said Jonathan.