Garett “Baby Gee” Rice Jr. may be early in his professional career, but the Flint native has already built the foundation of a fighter worth watching. The undefeated featherweight is 4-0, and he announced his arrival in emphatic fashion by stopping his opponent just 61 seconds into his professional debut on December 20, 2025.
Long before turning pro, Rice put together one of the most accomplished amateur resumes to come out of Michigan in recent years. His accolades include multiple Silver Gloves championships (2015, 2016), a Junior Olympic title, Michigan Golden Gloves state championships (2017, 2018), and the 2024 Ohio State Golden Gloves crown. Those achievements established him as one of the standout talents in the Midwest amateur scene.
What makes Rice’s story even more compelling is where he developed his craft. Raised in Flint’s renowned Berston Field House boxing program, he trained under respected coach Ed Kendall and spent years sharpening his skills alongside Claressa Shields. Sharing a gym with a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion meant Rice was exposed to an elite standard from an early age—an environment that helped shape both his mentality and his approach to the sport.
On May 9, 2026, Rice delivered one of the most complete performances of his young professional career at Atlanta’s Gateway Center Arena. Facing veteran Yesner Talavera, Rice showcased his trademark hand speed, slick defense, and ring IQ en route to a shutout unanimous decision victory.
Rice’s ambitions extend beyond boxing. In a move that sets him apart from many young prospects, he has also partnered with Wynn Records, giving him a platform to build his brand outside the ring and connect with audiences beyond the traditional boxing world. As his profile continues to grow, “Baby Gee” is positioning himself not just as a promising fighter, but as a young athlete with crossover potential.
Rice remains one of Flint’s emerging talents—a fighter carrying the legacy of a city known for producing champions while carving out a path uniquely his own.
Garett “Baby Gee” Rice Jr. may be early in his professional career, but the Flint native has already built the foundation of a fighter worth watching. The undefeated featherweight is 4-0, and he announced his arrival in emphatic fashion by stopping his opponent just 61 seconds into his professional debut on December 20, 2025.
Long before turning pro, Rice put together one of the most accomplished amateur resumes to come out of Michigan in recent years. His accolades include multiple Silver Gloves championships (2015, 2016), a Junior Olympic title, Michigan Golden Gloves state championships (2017, 2018), and the 2024 Ohio State Golden Gloves crown. Those achievements established him as one of the standout talents in the Midwest amateur scene.
What makes Rice’s story even more compelling is where he developed his craft. Raised in Flint’s renowned Berston Field House boxing program, he trained under respected coach Ed Kendall and spent years sharpening his skills alongside Claressa Shields. Sharing a gym with a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion meant Rice was exposed to an elite standard from an early age—an environment that helped shape both his mentality and his approach to the sport.
On May 9, 2026, Rice delivered one of the most complete performances of his young professional career at Atlanta’s Gateway Center Arena. Facing veteran Yesner Talavera, Rice showcased his trademark hand speed, slick defense, and ring IQ en route to a shutout unanimous decision victory.
Rice’s ambitions extend beyond boxing. In a move that sets him apart from many young prospects, he has also partnered with Wynn Records, giving him a platform to build his brand outside the ring and connect with audiences beyond the traditional boxing world. As his profile continues to grow, “Baby Gee” is positioning himself not just as a promising fighter, but as a young athlete with crossover potential.
Rice remains one of Flint’s emerging talents—a fighter carrying the legacy of a city known for producing champions while carving out a path uniquely his own.