FIGHT NIGHT... and the Days After

Well... I did it. I set a goal and I did it. I wanted to lose weight, I wanted to train to fight and I wanted to step in the ring. I didn't win, but I did what I set out to do and I couldn't be more proud of myself. After watching the video of my fight, I KNOW I could be better and I could win in the ring, but I just don't have the passion for it. What I experienced was REALLY cool! I will forever remember the night I stepped into an American Amatuer Boxing Association ring... fought an official match... and had fans chanting, "Ali, Ali, Ali!" Truly unforgetable! However, I won't be doing it again. I didn't hate it... but I didn't love it!

That being said, I would like to thank first and foremost my coach, Barbara Niggel for pushing me beyond anything I thought I could do. I'd like to thank the personal trainers at Willy's Gym for putting together programs for me to follow and keeping me on my diet. I'd like to thank everyone who trained along side me and/or sparred with me including Alex & Scott Wagenhoffer-Zahn, Bryan Carlander, Way Yeun and Anthony & Bailey Burke. I want to thank my opponent, who was such a great kid! I want to thank my entire family and all my friends for your love and support. I want to thank EACH AND EVERY PERSON who told me I could do it, who cheered me on, who believed in me. And a huge thank you to everyone who came to the fight. By far, this is one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life and I will cherish it always.

Below is a link to the fight on youtube. Enjoy!

T-Minus 4 Days Until Fight Night

Last night I sparred for the second time. I boxed with two black belts, one who... even though he probably wasn't going full speed... has been boxing/fighting his whole life. I wasn't wowing anybody with amazing skills, but I held my own. I learned that I can take punches without getting emotional or being too upset about it. I learned what it feels like to get hit square in the nose. I learned what it feels like to get hit "on the button". I had a lights out moment where my legs went wobbly and couldn't move my arms... but I recovered and kept going. I also learned that keeping my chin tucked is SUPER important. Why? Because sometimes you get hit in the throat... which is what happened to me. I left myself open and got clocked. I lost my breath, felt like I was choking. It was pretty scary, but I'm ok now. Tuck your chin!! I had a bit of a headache, but for the most part, I'm perfectly fine. I got in a handful of good shots myself so I feel pretty good about Saturday.

If you want tickets... www.capefights.com get them before they sell out! GO ME!

Day #77: Tickets on Sale

Hello friends and blog followers...

I don't have much to update on my training because it's become pretty much a routine at this point. I've dropped down to 218 (which is 24 pounds lighter than when I started, go me) and things are going well.

The real point of this particular blog is to tell all of you that tickets are now on sale. You can get them three different ways:

1- Go to www.capefights.com and order them online.

2- Get them from me. General Admission is $25. I need money before I can give you a ticket. Get in touch with me if you choose this option.

3- Get them at the door the night of the fight. There is the possibility the show will be sold out, so you're taking a risk by waiting... plus ticket prices go up if you wait to buy them there, General Admission seats will be $35 the night of the fight.

I will be donating 10% of every ticket I physically sell to the David Cohen Foundation and Cohenfest, a charity that donates all its' proceeds to the Jimmy Fund and the American Liver Foundation (for more information go to www.cohenfest.com) While you're at it, go buy a ticket to Cohenfest too :)

I hope everyone can make it to the fight! I'm excited to step into the ring for the first time! Go me!