Pace on Earth

Fight For Your Mind

I went to a hockey rink on the weekend and the fights broke out. In this case that old joke was more literal than normal. The Fredericton Boxing Club hosted the British Invasion at the Coliseum on Saturday night. There was a club visiting from Sunderland, England, hence the moniker. I had never seen fights live and it was quite a show even if most of the bouts were between kids. It didn't hurt that they served beer and I lucked into ringside seats. There was also exhibition women's bouts on the card which meant that I got to hear, on several occasions, someone say "She can't wrestle but you should see her box", and that will always make me laugh. The main event was a bout between a couple of teenagers which was one by the rangy brit - you can see footage of it here.

The next day the boxing club hosted a barbecue for the visitor's at the rugby club and I worked the bar for them. Hearing the older British boxers talk about the night before over beers reminded me how fun it is to be on tour. The flew across the ocean, beat up some folks, laughed about it over a few beer and made some great new friendships. Sometimes it's good to know that there are like-minded people no matter where you go. Good bunch of guys and great sports...I think. I really didn't have a clue what they were saying most of the time.

Pace out.

posted by Vitamin S @ 6:52 p.m.