Coach Jen and I took two guys to the Golden Gloves last night. We should have left earlier - traffic accidents on I-65 backed us up a bit and the first of the two fighters had a blood pressure reading that was a concern when he saw the doctor. The doc had him sit down for a bit and then rechecked him, but by that time it was getting close to the start of the card and he was the fourth bout. I had to hustle to get him dressed and wrap his hands. Jen warmed him up while I was wrapping the second fighter's hands.
Our guy came out looking pretty good but ended up giving the fight away. It was only his second fight and as the blood pressure indicated, he was a bundle of nerves. Might have done better if we weren't rushed prior to his bout. He's a talented kid, but he definitely needs some more seasoning before he fights in a tournament again.
The second guy was the one I was concerned about. It was his first fight and you just never know how things are going to turn out. He fought like he was born to it. He did everything right, just not quite enough of it. The one judge stopped us on the way back from the ring and said the scoring was real close and our guy could have won with just a few more punches landing. The kid was real happy with his performance and said he needs better conditioning going forward. I think this guy is going to be one to watch.
Good night out even without a win. Tomorrow I head for Detroit for the Olympic qualifier. I'd love to see him win at least a couple bouts up there. He's really improved since he fought last year in Tulsa in the Nationals, but you never know with the old boxing game.
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