Boxers to Watch

by Jimmy , Chitown, Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 10:48 (6251 days ago) @ Jay

A few boxers of note to keep an eye on in this year's Bouts:

Kris "El Azteca" Perez (140 lb) is shooting for his 4th championship. I think he would become either the 12th or 13th boxer in 79 years to win all four years. The last was Pete Ryan in '01. Youtube Kris Perez and you'll find him puttin the hurt on guys.

Matt "Poz" Posluszny (150 lb), cousin of Paul and David Posluszny, has become a very good boxer with his trademark knee high socks.

Daniel "You're in the Lion's Den, Now" Rodgers (155 lb) is aiming for his 3rd title. He'll have to get through two tough bouts to do so, including potentially a returning champ, Alex "Speedy" Gonzalez, in the finals.

Mike "The Big Dog" Lee (175 lb) is also aiming for his 3rd championship. Lee was last year's Larry Ash Award winner for being the tournament's best boxer.

The 185 lb. division has 2 great semifinal matchups, with Leo "The Southpaw Lion Claw" Rubinkowski and John "The Boogie-Woogie Monster" Tchoula as the favorites to tussle in the finals.

And to answer your question, Jay - boxing wasn't even a pipedream. I would've needed Coach Bayliss' permission to test my might in another forum. Not sure how many tennis players have a boxer mentality - I certainly did not. I threw my support behind a high school buddy who became a 3-time champ - Mark "Bright Lights Big City" Criniti.