Saturday, March 01, 2003

Last night was the first BonHom Boxing Fight Night. There were 20 fights ranging from the little 50lb boys (like Langston Amos) to the bigger 270lb boys (like Dirk Dewinkle). Each match consisted of three one minute rounds. It was all great fun. Parker Amos was the most impressive of the younger fellows. He out fought a boy 4 years his senior. Mac Jones (my next door neighbor) took care of Caleb Ackley (one of my students), Isaac Grauke met his match in Matt Dion, and David Young was undone by the West-Texan Hicks. Nate Wilson vs. Dirk Dewinkle was the heavy-weight fight of the night, but it only lasted two rounds. Dirk won by TKO: Nate got pretty bloddied in the nose. It was also a great night with Chip Lind as MC. All the boxers got to pick their own entrance music and the place was done up right with a professional ring, spot lights, and concessions. Jerry Owen did the rounds selling popcorn and candy, John Carnahan sold bleacher pads, and there was plenty of flash photography. As Paul Tong said, It was probably the best ever use of the Logos Field house. Everything just looked right. The only thing missing was the betting, but there's always next time... Cheers to the BonHom Boxing Club!

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