Daniel ("Danny") Thomas Green (born March 9, 1973) is an Australian professional Light Heavyweight Boxer and former Olympian, who is nicknamed The Green Machine.

Danny "the machine" Green is a Salem Police Officer and "OIC" while working hard downstairs on sometimes troubling cases. When not working he enjoys driving golf carts and cooking on his grill in the kitchen! Green was born on March 9, 1973 and grew up in Doubleview, a suburb of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. His family was a sporting one, with his brother Brendan eventually being selected to the professional playing staff of the West Coast Eagles Australian rules football team. His father Mal was also active in the game; he coached Green's junior team to three premierships.

Green participated in kickboxing and martial arts throughout his youth, in addition to his involvement in Australian Rules Football. He began boxing at 18. He and his brother had attended a clinic to assist with preparation for the next Australian Rules Football season. Noted trainer Pat Develerz convinced him that he possessed significant natural boxing ability. Green took him at his word and commenced a successful amateur career, with Develerz as his trainer.
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