Born in San Antonio, TX. Steven was brought up by his grandparents, a garbage truck driver and a Mexican immigrant.

Raised in a rough neighborhood in the west side of town his grandfather took him to learn how to defend himself at a local boxing gym. Steven was a natural boxer who went on and maintained an undefeated record and won 3 Golden Gloves tournaments until the age of 17. Growing up he was raised watching 80's action and sci-fi films, such as Robocop, Predator, and the Terminator.