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!
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