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GCB RING RAP - ISSUE # 9
Hello again fight fans, welcome to Global Championship Boxing. Where you see the stars of today and tomorrow! In our last issue we revealed to you our first “Official World Rankings.” As we mentioned there were a few that we predicted to move up the ladder in the GCB that just did not get it done. At the same time, there were some that really caught us by surprise by handling themselves very well over their first year of pro Boxing. In this issue we would like to introduce you to some of those pleasant surprises.
We must begin at the Top of the list. I don’t think anyone expected Hanrod McCline of Italy to take the top spot when the year began, but this student of “The Professor” Ray Davi really held his own. Nicknamed “The Leaning Tower” because of his awkward style of boxing that has him continually leaning forward and moving toward his opponent, McCline impressed our Ranking Committee with his 6-0 record at end the year. Hanrod is a fast starter that can box with the best of them. It remains to be seen how long he can hold the #1 spot!
Our next pleasant surprise came in at the #2 spot in our Top Twenty. He is Mo “The Big Sausage” Arrington from Poland. Mo also finished the year with a 6-0 record and also sported an impressive four knock outs. Most don’t feel that Mo is much of a surprise being in the top twenty, but many did not think that he would move up as far as he did. Mo has the hitting power of a mule, but he is weak in his defense. A good opponent can attack those weaknesses, but for now he is our #2 man.
Our next surprise Top Twenty fighter comes to us from the USA. “Cool” Clarence Adams finished the year ranked a very solid #7. Clarence also finished the year 6-0. Even though Adams does not pack much of a knock out punch he won three of those fights by KO. The key to Clarence’s success is his stamina and solid chin. He can last the match till the end and he is difficult to hurt with a punch. We will see in six months whether he can continue to roll through the competition.
What do you think of when we say French Fry. You may think grease, but we think of Charles “French Fry” Schuler from France. Also known as “Fry Daddy,” Charles finished the year ranked #11 with a 6-0 (2) record. Some view Charles as a fly by night guy that will soon disappear into boxing history, others think that he could one day be a lasting contender. I don’t know if his nickname gives us a clue here, but conditioning is Charles biggest struggle. We’ll have to wait and see if he sizzles out or continues cook.
The USA brings us our next big surprise. Monte “Double” Barrell finished the year ranked at #18 in the world. Monte is a big slugger who is very aggressive. However, he has a weak jaw that may not allow him to stay in the top twenty too long. Monte looks more like a professional body builder than a pro boxer and he prides himself on his 23 inch biceps. In order to draw heat from the crowd, his manager brings a mirror to the ring and allows Monte to take a look at himself between rounds. Needless to say he is not really a fan favorite.
Coming in at #19 and with a 5-0-1 (3) record at years end, is a fighter that lives up to his nickname. He is Miguel “The Bull” Torria. The Bull is as aggressive as they come. He always seems to be on the offense side of the fight. Always moving and pursuing, Miguel usually keeps his opponent back peddling through out the fight. He packs a pretty good wallop and may stay in the top of the rankings for quite some time!
Well fight fans, we have to go now. We will return soon as 1901 begins to unfold. For now, have a great day and always remember, Keep your hands up and keep moving! Good night.