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kenyan_cheena · 06-09-2005, 09:23 AM

Jimmy Young didn't pull any punches in summarising his performance.

"Just really terrible," he said. "I'm the top seed in the group, so I shouldn't be struggling like this. A draw and a split decision. That's a baaaad start. I'm really gonna have to step it up next time out. I gotta show everyone that the HBF didn't make a mistake putting me here."

"I think some people might think that you're being a bit hard on yourself, Jimmy," said ESPN's Tony Daniels. "You are still undefeated, after all."

"Yeah, I know. I've heard people say 'A win is a win'. That might be true, but it doesn't mean I should be satisified. There are two guys above me in the standings who have completely outperformed me in these opening two bouts. One of them has fought the same guys as me and the other has fought guys who are supposedly even tougher, so I ain't got no excuse. I have to be hard on myself."

Having left the ring in disgust some ten minutes earlier, Rocky Jones was not available for comment. Jimmy Young paid compliment to his opponent.

"I feel for him. He put in a great effort tonight, and he probably feels like he's got nothing to show for it. But I tell you, he's a talented fighter."

A few minutes later, Jimmy Young stepped out of the ring, but waiting for him at ringside, offering loud applause, was Elmer Ray. Dressed in black, Ray approached the 16th seed.

"Y'all, that was jus' a kickass effort, man," Ray said. "Congrats, man, you on the scoreboard now. A split decision. Who know, maybe next time y'all can win by majority decision!"

Young, already annoyed by his own poor performance in the ring, took a step towards Elmer Ray.

"Just get out of my face, you little punk! Go back to your momma in Florida, boy!"

Ray smiled. "Oh, yeah. We see in May who the punk gonna be, y'all bum!"

Young appeared almost like he'd had enough, but a moment before he could venture to take another step in Ray's direction, his trainers forcibly ushered him towards the dressing room. Elmer Ray's taunts and sarcastic smile stayed with him every step of the way, burning his ears and eyes, further stoking his anger and hatred...

06-09-2005, 09:23 AM	#170 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,289	Jimmy Young didn't pull any punches in summarising his performance. "Just really terrible," he said. "I'm the top seed in the group, so I shouldn't be struggling like this. A draw and a split decision. That's a baaaad start. I'm really gonna have to step it up next time out. I gotta show everyone that the HBF didn't make a mistake putting me here." "I think some people might think that you're being a bit hard on yourself, Jimmy," said ESPN's Tony Daniels. "You are still undefeated, after all." "Yeah, I know. I've heard people say 'A win is a win'. That might be true, but it doesn't mean I should be satisified. There are two guys above me in the standings who have completely outperformed me in these opening two bouts. One of them has fought the same guys as me and the other has fought guys who are supposedly even tougher, so I ain't got no excuse. I have to be hard on myself." Having left the ring in disgust some ten minutes earlier, Rocky Jones was not available for comment. Jimmy Young paid compliment to his opponent. "I feel for him. He put in a great effort tonight, and he probably feels like he's got nothing to show for it. But I tell you, he's a talented fighter." A few minutes later, Jimmy Young stepped out of the ring, but waiting for him at ringside, offering loud applause, was Elmer Ray. Dressed in black, Ray approached the 16th seed. "Y'all, that was jus' a kickass effort, man," Ray said. "Congrats, man, you on the scoreboard now. A split decision. Who know, maybe next time y'all can win by majority decision!" Young, already annoyed by his own poor performance in the ring, took a step towards Elmer Ray. "Just get out of my face, you little punk! Go back to your momma in Florida, boy!" Ray smiled. "Oh, yeah. We see in May who the punk gonna be, y'all bum!" Young appeared almost like he'd had enough, but a moment before he could venture to take another step in Ray's direction, his trainers forcibly ushered him towards the dressing room. Elmer Ray's taunts and sarcastic smile stayed with him every step of the way, burning his ears and eyes, further stoking his anger and hatred... __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond... Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 06-09-2005 at 07:09 PM.