Boswell was born in Mandeville, Jamaica and grew up in Brampton, Ontario.

In 2006, he won gold at the Commonwealth games held in Melbourne, Australia.

His other notable achievements in international competition include 7th place at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 6th place at the 2000 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 1999 World Championships in Seville, Spain and a bronze at the 2003 World Championships in Saint-Denis, France.

Still a resident of Brampton, Boswell is a father of five and works selling medical supplies.

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