ENTRY 471
Cabbagetown FUNdraiser
This past Saturday, the Cabbagetown Youth Centre held it's annual fundraiser at the Cabbagetown Boxing Club, and I have been told that it is going to be semi-annually starting in 2020.
I was asked to participate in an exhibition match for this event back in October, and I had worked very hard. I had been told back then who my opponent was, and had a lot of time to get prepared.
I just wish I could always have that much notice.
My opponent was Ryan Taylor, and he likes to use the Southpaw stance. Although, he did switch on me a few times, but I was surprised at myself for having absolutely no problem handling it. It just seemed that I knew exactly what to do when he switched.
I have to say that a year ago, that would have confused the crap out of me.
It is all thanks to the great coaches at Cabbagetown.
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| Ryan Taylor and Paul 'The Brick' after a friendly battle on December 14. |
Heather was helping in the corner between rounds. She gave some really great advice.
I like this photo. It was the way I was standing. It was an almost-perfect boxing stance. My right foot was planted, but that could have been because I was in the middle of resetting.
My jab, that all my coaches think is great, but I don't use enough. How's this?
I am not sure what I was doing here. I think it was an odd defensive move. Although, the coach will probably correct me on it. I definitely look off-balance.
It was fun.
As I have mentioned previously, I enjoy doing fundraisers.
I am not sure how much they raised, but if you would also like to help save the Cabbagetown youth programs, visit the gofundme.
One thing I would like to say to end off.
I really find it rude when people are talking while the boxing is going on. If you are there to watch the boxing, then watch the boxing, otherwise talk outside.
That is extremely disrespectful to the athletes who train really hard.
That is all for this post.
There will be one more "Blue Corner" entry later in the week as the last entry of the year.
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--Paul 'The Brick' Brec
