The Brazilian city of São Paulo was then awarded the games, but was forced to withdraw on October 17, 1974 due to financial problems and a meningitis outbreak.
He won the silver medal at the 1975 Pan American Games in the men's heavyweight division (+ 93 kg), after a loss in the final against USA's Allen Coage.
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The collegiate squad, who would go on to win the gold medal at the 1975 Pan American Games, narrowly defeated the Suns 72–70 off a last second layup from future NBA champion Johnny Davis.
He went on to play for the U.S. at the 1975 Pan American Games.