Featherweight prospect Sachery Sam is motivated by his family and legacy.
Sam, who is trained by his father, Lincoln Sam, is signed to Westside Promotions, which will be putting on their first show of 2024 on March 16th at the Cow Palace.
Sam’s story is unique. He trained beside Gabriel Flores Jr., Andy Vences, Brent Venegas, Harley Mederos, and many other great fighters when the Los Gallos Boxing Academy was run by Gabriel Flores Sr. Over time, the gym disbanded. Sam’s last amateur fight was in 2019. After the pandemic, he didn’t fight until his pro debut.
Somehow, five years passed in that time frame. During that time, Sam became a father. Now, Sam is fully focused on his professional career.
“I know what is asked of me in this sport, and I give it my all,” Sam told FightsATW.com. “I find motivation in my daughter. When I get tired in the gym, I think of her and the life I want to provide her.”
His father and trainer, Lincoln, also reflects on the new role Sam has had to adapt to. Sam used to be the youngest fighter in the gym, looking up to the great amateurs and pros training beside him. Five years later, a new era of Stockton fighters looked up to him. He commented on the evolution of his son as a fighter.
“He used to be able to show up to the gym, and it was show up or show out,” reflected his father. “Now he is the top dog, so the motivation has to come from somewhere else. You can’t just walk into the gym and always feel that energy. You have to walk into the gym and be the energy.”
The 22-year-old fighter campaigning in the featherweight division stands five feet and eleven inches tall. Dawning muscle like he was attending Mr. Olympia but still keeping his fast-twitch muscles.
Sam now is 2-0 with one knockout. His last fight was the first knockout of his career when he stopped Ezra Rabin in one round. His pro debut was a win over Anel Dudo, the swing bout on a ShoBox: The Next Generation card. The bout went on after the main event, which was a unique experience.
Sam credits his father for guiding him through the complicated process of professional boxing.
“It feels like I am looking into a mirror when training and talking with my father. It is a good feeling knowing that when I need help, my father has been through it, and he can help teach me.”
Lincoln reflects on the difficulties of balancing two equally important roles: a father and a coach.
“It is hard, man. At home, I have to be a dad. At the gym, I have to be just a straight coach; No dad-coach. It is one role or the other. He can’t get tired of hearing my voice. We have to have a fine line when you walk into the gym; it is a whole different world. Me and you, I am just coach, and you are just my fighter.”
Sam will look to get his third win of his professional career as he aims to get a six-round fight by the end of the year if everything goes well.
“I just love the sport. I love competing, and I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.”
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