Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna (37-5-1 17KOs), 32, of Millville New Jersey is eager to script one of the most inspiring comeback stories in boxing. LaManna is gearing up for a potential shot at a world championship, marking the culmination of a journey.

“It’s never been an easy ride as people may think, boxing is tough, lonely and gets really dark. It’s crazy to think about all the ups and downs I’ve had, but what’s even crazier is that I never gave up. There’s just something in me that won’t allow me to quit”.

LaManna’s losses came to then undefeated prospects (Antoine Douglas 16-0-1 & Dusty Hernandez-Harrison 29-0-1), top contender Jorge Cota (29-3) and future/current world champions (Brian Mendoza 18-1, Former WBC interim-champion and Erislandy Lara 27-3-3, former junior middleweight world champion and current WBA middleweight world champion).

Despite facing setbacks and challenges, LaManna's unwavering dedication has solidified his WBA number 4 position in the middleweight rankings. 

“When it’s all said and done, and I become a world champion, I will have one of the greatest comeback stories in boxing. I have so much faith in me, and I bet on me. I want my journey and my story to serve as hope and inspiration for aspiring up and coming boxers and just regular everyday people alike, showcasing the power of resilience and determination”.

LaManna is coming off a 7th round TKO victory over Nicolas Hernandez (28-8-3 12KOs) on December 29th, 2023 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Currently, LaManna holds the WBA Fedelatin middleweight championship. 

The victory marked his seventh win in a row since losing to Lara in May of 2021.