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(Message started by: DennisM1045 on Nov 30^th, 2007, 3:27pm)

Title: Casey got owned last night
Post by DennisM1045 on Nov 30^th, 2007, 3:27pm

I mentioned before that my son Casey wants to be a fighter. He has a black sash in KungFu and has been trainging to box for the last three months. Last night he was supposed to fight a kid from a neighboring town with similar experience to him. Unfortunately for Casey, that didn't happen.

The kid didn't show up and my kid ended up fighting 3 rounds in an exhibition match against a kid from Peurto Rico that is 80-8 with 50 knockouts. He's been fighting since he was 6 years old and is in the area for a Silver Mitten's tournemant that's about to start up.

His trainer Mick (can you believe that?) got an ear full from me after the match. I'll say one thing though, Casey has no shortage of balls. I'm proud of him. So was everyone else in Haverhill last night.

Here's a link to the video. WARNING: It's not for the squimish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg9zjj1C0WE

-Dennis-

edited to add: his nose gets broken at 5:29. Till then he wasn't really hurt.

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by brewcrew on Nov 30^th, 2007, 4:17pm

I don't know if I'd call that "owned." He was standing up at the end, right? To go up against a guy who is 80-8 with 50 KO's shows he's got a big brass set of cojones.

Owned? Hardly.

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 30^th, 2007, 4:43pm

OMG, that must hurt ! :o please give him a gentle hug and tell him we are very proud of him :-*

Hugs

Rosy.

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by phil_h on Nov 30^th, 2007, 5:22pm

Casey was totally overmatched. But he did great.This guy didn't knock him out . Seemed to lack the speed and experience of his seasoned opponent . He'll learn by experience. He did not back down and seemed rather poised throughout . Great job. phil h

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Maffumatt on Nov 30^th, 2007, 6:06pm

The boy has balls.

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Annette on Nov 30^th, 2007, 6:27pm

Fighting is not just about winning or losing, its about having the courage to face your own fear . Casey didnt back off from an opponent he knew was much more experienced than him, not necessarily a better fighter but had more experience.

The highest achievement in KungFu is not to win against your opponent, but to conquer yourself, which Casey did real well. He should be wearing that black sash with pride.

GOOD ON YOU Casey !!!!! :-* :-* :-*

Welldone dad, you have raised a hell of a son ! Be proud ! :-*

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by nani on Nov 30^th, 2007, 6:28pm

He did not get owned. Way to go, Casey!
hugs, nani
(who is both horrifed and fascinated by boxing, and is glad she never had to see one of her kids do this)

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Jonny on Nov 30^th, 2007, 6:39pm

on 11/30/07 at 18:27:20, Annette wrote:

Welldone dad, you have raised a hell of a son ! Be proud ! :-*

DITTO! [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Ree on Nov 30^th, 2007, 6:41pm

fighting scares me... but congrats to him if that is what he wants to do all the power to him... seems like he is one tough kid... Good for Him!!!

ree

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 30^th, 2007, 6:52pm

Yep, guts. Took most in the third but good showing. Looked like a few inches arm reach difference.

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by cynjeep89 on Dec 1^st, 2007, 9:40am

My hat's off to Casey...he did very well and both of you should be very proud!!!!

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by DennisM1045 on Dec 1^st, 2007, 2:03pm

Thanks for all your comments. Its a strange mix of feelings I've got. I'm pissed that he ended up in the ring that overmatched, proud as hell at the guts and poise he showed and scared to death of what might happen to him in the long run. Have you ever been in a Gym with a bunch of ex-boxers? Added together 10 of them might have a full set of teeth and an IQ touching 150.

He's 18 though and I can't tell him what to do. So I'm just going with the pride thing and trying not to dwell on the stuff I have no control over. I guess there is as much talk about my comments to his trainer as Casey's fight. I feel bad about taking anything away from what he accomplished that night but I just couldn't have lived with myself if the trainer didn't hear about it from me. At least he knows I'm watching.

Another trainer from a boxing club in Sailsbury was trying to recruit him after the fight. That guy said this never would have happend in his Gym. I'm trying to nudge Casey in that direction. Maybe next season.

Thanks again for all the comments. Casey loved reading them. This keeps up and I'll have to get him some new head gear [smiley=laugh.gif]

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by phil_h on Dec 1^st, 2007, 2:21pm

Dennis, I'm now looking at this like the early rounds we all battled with the beast . Only Casey stood alot taller than most of us . Be proud and see the positives ............ phil h

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by DennisM1045 on Dec 1^st, 2007, 2:30pm

Great analogy Phil! I'll try to remember this the next time I step into the ring with the beast. If my kid can face a champ from Puerto Rico I should be able to face a beast in my own head ;)

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Sean_C on Dec 1^st, 2007, 2:45pm

As much as you think your "ready" you still have those first fight jitters ;;D ;;D

Great job Casey [smiley=thumb.gif] [smiley=thumb.gif]

I look forward to future bouts, keep that camera handy dad ;)

Cheers bro [smiley=me&mb.gif]

Sean............................... ;;D

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by aloneuk on Dec 1^st, 2007, 3:36pm

he really has balls !! well done casey

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by phil_h on Dec 1^st, 2007, 3:44pm

Dennis , If I had your son's moxie , I'd deal more confidently with the beast . I will try to fed off of Casey's conviction to withstand the fight. phil h Great job CASEY.................. Ohhh sweet youth............

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Dec 2^nd, 2007, 6:26am

It takes real guts to do that--you should be very proud !!!

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Kirk on Dec 2^nd, 2007, 5:57pm

Owned? Hardly. You both have every right to be proud after a match like that.
[smiley=smokin.gif]

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Ghost on Dec 4^th, 2007, 8:39am

First Hardly owned... second if he gets a chance to face that one again or any other most amatures drop their left shoulder jabbing when they do come overhand right at forehead. also when the other guy came in with his right he drops his left straight jab right follow with a quick left uppercut. lean right when you go in for the combo, keeping to the weak side of the other and leading with the right will throw them off guard. the other guy should have gotten warned at least 4 times for forearm chopping, ok to block with gloves but not ok to chop with forearm across forearm. alot do it and usually get away with it. he has a good stance and he doesnt over extend. first fight he kept his head and tried to pace himself, that will be a strong point in longer matches. have him practice heavy bacg body blows and speed bag left hand more than right.
He shows a great deal of promise and can do alot with it if he really wants.

Mike

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by DennisM1045 on Dec 4^th, 2007, 12:42pm

Great insight Mike. His trainer made a lot of the same points when he got back to the Gym yesterday. You know your boxing ;;D

Casey hasn't lost his taste for it. In fact he can't wait till his next match. That's likely to be in the Golden Gloves tourney this coming January.

Over the weekend Casey put the experience this way, "I learned more in one fight that I would have sparing at my own level in a year. All it cost me was a broken nose. That's a small price to pay."

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Ghost on Dec 4^th, 2007, 3:02pm

1 last piece of advise

when he looses his passion for it get out and remember all the friends he will make, just cause they fought doesnt mean they cant be friends.

Mike

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by alchemy on Dec 4^th, 2007, 4:05pm

You should be proud as hell of your son. There is a big difference between your son and the other fighter. When Casey got hit he stood his ground the other guy was obviously was affected. your son with a little more experience would lay that guy out.
it reminds of when i trained David Carradine, he learned to take a punch ::)

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Jonny on Dec 4^th, 2007, 6:55pm

One of the best rounds in history!

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a29_1196775042

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Sean_C on Dec 4^th, 2007, 8:14pm

Mickey came from a long line of fighters, his brother beat Sugar Ray I believe. I think for the Golden Gloves, can't remember.

From what I hear, he's a nice kid too.

Cheers,

Sean.................................

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by Monty on Dec 5^th, 2007, 1:26pm

on 12/01/07 at 14:03:19, DennisM1045 wrote:

Thanks for all your comments. Its a strange mix of feelings I've got. .... and scared to death of what might happen to him in the long run. Have you ever been in a Gym with a bunch of ex-boxers? Added together 10 of them might have a full set of teeth and an IQ touching 150.

If it makes you feel any better, the most recent review found that there is no real evidence that amateur boxing is associated with cumulative or permanent brain damage. This one didn't look at professional boxing (probably much more risk there). All sport has some risk, and this doesn't seem to be as big as some people think.

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=17916811

Title: Re: Casey got owned last night
Post by DennisM1045 on Dec 5^th, 2007, 4:00pm

That makes me feel a bit better. Though the data the study was based on is admittedly poor quality. Thanks clusterbrother! 8)

-Dennis-