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Jul 16, 2013 Sports
By Michael Benjamin
Weeks of hard work in the boxing gym in preparation for his maiden bout on American soil boiled down to naught for former World Boxing Council Caribbean Boxing Federation (WBCCABOFE) welterweight champion, Simeon Hardy following the cancellation of his 8 rounds welterweight contest against a boxer out of California USA, initially scheduled for July 12 last.
Hardy, who has recently traveled to the American state, was scheduled to resume his career under the management of renowned American manager and promoter Cameron Dunkin but he explained that the fight was cancelled by the State Athletic Commission after the requisite documents to facilitate the bout were not processed on time.
“I’m very disappointed and I know my fans, family and friends will also be disappointed by the turn of events,” said Hardy.
He said that he had worked hard to make an impression in his first bout on American soil. “But you know, in the end you have to admit that God knows best; I’m alive and thankful for good health and strength to keep going,” Hardy philosophically concluded.
Ever since landing in the USA, some 6 months ago, Hardy seemed to have made an impression in the American boxing community and was recently interviewed by American journalist, Chris Robinson, where he reminisced on the tough journey from the tiny East Coast Village of Plaisance to the Sophia squatting area before ‘trying out his hand’ at the fistic sport.
Hardy spoke of those days when he trekked through muddy dams fetching water to cook and wash coupled with an additional 3 miles journey to school. He said that the community was also devoid of electricity. He further said that he was inspired to be a boxer after seeing his big cousin, Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite in action.
He became the ‘Candyman’ after a ‘dangerous’ character of a movie and subsequently had the ‘Chin Checker’ sobriquet pinned on him following a devastating left hook that left several of his opponents prostrate on the canvass.
Hardy also reminisces, with a tinge of sadness, on his latter days as an amateur boxer when he was on the verge of stripping off his shirt.
He said that he had to postpone his debut on three occasions after his opponents developed cold feet and cancelled the fight.
Patrick Boston boldly took up the challenge in October 2010 and Hardy vented his frustrations on him with a 20 seconds knockout. Several other opponents felt the brunt of his power and Hardy left Guyana with a 10-0 record, 7 abbreviated and a 70% knockout ratio.
Hardy always believed that he had the fistic tools to reach the top of his game and emulate his cousin ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite. He was prepared to walk the walk as he has talked the talk but will now have to postpone his ambitions until later on.
THIS IDIOT TELLING GUYANA WE HAVE NO SAY IN THE 50% PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT WE HAVE WITH EXXON.
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