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Followers:23
Contributor since:April 2009
Location:West Hollywood

About Me

I'm a regular contributor to the Huffingon Post, and edit my own political site TheDailyBanter.com. I've written about boxing and Mixed Martial Arts for ESPN, Fox Sports, Black Belt Magazine, Secondsout.com, and Boxing Monthly magazine. I also practice Boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on a daily basis, so am well aware of what fighters go through. Fighters are amongst the toughest athletes on the planet, and I hope that my writing reflects the utmost respect for them. You won't hear me bash fighters or make snide comments. Anyone who steps into the ring deserves a lot of respect.

 

Professional

I'm Known For...

Thinking outside the box.

My Current Project

I'm building a political blog network: www.bantermediagroup.com, and have just produced a comedy show.

My Greatest Achievement

Sparring several hard rounds with a pro fighter (although he was smaller than me). I also won the U.K University Kick Boxing Championship in 2004.

My Biggest Regret

None so far.

I Truly Respect

My dad. And Bernard Hopkins. Oh, and Noam Chomsky.

Moments I'd Like To Forget

Trying to interview James Toney. He wasn't in a great mood.

How I Pay For This Wardrobe

I didn't. My mum and girlfriend bought all my clothes.

Blocks I've Been Around

Boxing press conferences. They should be banned in my opinion.

Things That Really Happened

9/11. I know people who were there, so please, don't try the whole conspiracy nonsense.

Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now

In a martial arts studio, or on a beach.

Why True/Slant

Brilliant concept, brilliant talent and possibly a revolutionary moment in journalism.

My Other Website

www.thedailybanter.com

Personal

What I'm Currently Addicted To...

Unfortunately it's facebook. I promise to quit it some day.....

This Is Annoying Me...

Floyd Mayweather. I've never met a bigger ego.

This Is Making Me Worry...

Ricky Hatton getting back in the ring.

This Is Bringing Me Joy...

The prospect of watching Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather in the near future.

I'm Running From...

Anderson Silva. Oh, and Erislandy Lara. The Cuban light middleweight will be a MASSIVE force in the near future.

This Is Helping Me Create...

Links with people interested in boxing and MMA.

This Is Making Me Think - Hard...

Who would win: Pacquiao vs Mayweather

This Makes My Teeth Itch

Um, bad toothpaste?

Can't Do Without

Facebook. Sadly.

Favorite Voices

James Toney.

My Most Awkward Moment

Like the guy on the Dos Equis commercials, I'm so smooth I only had an awkward moment to see how it felt.

My Secret Ambition

To work for myself as long as possible.

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