DC/Baltimore seems a rough area to try and come up in with a straight head, from my limited experience there and knowing a couple of people who live there. They're right up there with New Orleans as far as how much widespread bad example is set for youth and perpetuated from one generation to the next.
I havent seen him in forever, but yeah I seen him on boxing rec and was wondering what the hell happened. I hope he is ok and all health wise.
You know the spot where Hustlers is, and a pizza joint across the street? That's the neighborhood I spent most of my time in down there. Don't get me wrong, there are hard ass blocks here in Boston...but damn. I had my Don't **** With Me Don't You Know I'm Loco face on immediately upon setting foot outside over there.
As we call it in the hood, Soufeas (southeast)LOL is the most dangerous part of D.C. I also forgot about my boy Mitchell. He never was the same after injuring his knee against Zoo. He has a R&B band, and he was trying to get me to play trombone in it like 4 years ago. He told me before he fought Mayweather that he didn't have the passion anymore, just looking for a big paycheck.
Well it looks like Chop is finally gonna get another shot (probably his last) at an abc belt in Maidana next month, I didn't see this coming. Hopefully Chop can keep it competitve and earn a few $ in the process.
I hear "chop" is in good shape, hopefully he gives everything he has left next month. I think he's gonna do better than alot of people think.
I always rooted for Chop Chop for some weird reason. Not sure what caused him to hit the wall. Some people age differently and it looks like one day he couldnt compete on the top level everytime out. Kind of remind me a little of RJJ now. Some fights he looks good still, some fights he's just plain bad.
If he even knocks Maidana down en route to a loss (VERY possible), I'll be thrilled for him. If he wins, there will be a full-on happy dance. :bananamaniac
He used to, but when he went on his crazy losing streak, he pretty much lost to anyone that have almost any boxing ability and stamina. Altough he rarely gets ko'd still.
I feel you, I never knew exactly why I always rooted for him either :huh Everytime I watched him (before the crazy losing streak) he always seemed to give a honest effort even in losing, mixed with the name Chop Chop he kind just grew on me .