Recapping Rough N Rowdy 4 And A Few Final Thoughts On My Experience
I’m well aware that the Barstool train keeps on moving so I’ll make this brief.
If you had told me a little over a year ago that I’d fight and win an amateur boxing match representing Barstool Sports I would have laughed in your face. Yet here we are. In case you’re unfamiliar with my story and the lead up to the fight, here’s a video explaining the whole thing.
It’s tough to put into words just how insane of an experience this was. We had been hyping the fight up for so long that it didn’t hit me that it was actually happening until the bell rang. It sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. Even during my pre-fight interview when Bill Burr sought ME out and introduced himself to ME it didn’t seem real. Luckily, someone snapped a picture.
For me, one of the most memorable parts of the entire experience was my entrance. It felt like heart was going to beat out of my chest. Three thousand people chanting my name (followed by ‘eat his ass’) so loudly I could feel it in my bones. The decibel level in Covelli Arena rivaled any professional sporting event I’ve ever been to and I’m not just saying that because it’s about me. Sure, it may have something to do with the fact that the entire audience had been drinking for seven hours straight, but people were still going nuts. Especially when they saw what I was wearing. Huge shout out to my trainers, Leo and Chimmy from Mendez Boxing for convincing me to stick a rainbow flag in my glove for the walk up.
Once I got into the ring my heart rate slowed down. We had a plan to back pedal and jab then sidestep to keep him at a distance. All I had to do was execute. *Spoiler alert: I didn’t execute. At least not the way I wanted to.
Smitty, Shaun, and Hank all told me that no matter how much you train it doesn’t matter and it’s true. Don’t get me wrong, the training helped with my stamina and I learned the basics of boxing but this wasn’t boxing. It was a brawl. I realized that five seconds into the first round when Brae sprinted at me and punched me in the face. I would’ve liked for it to be a stand up match because it would’ve worked to my advantage but it was clear I had to sink to his level if I was going to win the fight. So I did and I won. It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win and everyone who says I fought dirty can suck my dick. In the words of Mike Tyson, “fuck it, it’s a fight.”
To be completely honest, I felt bad for Brae after the fight. Then I remembered that he tried to kill multiple people, multiple times (in a school zone) and willingly went on camera and called me a faggot. He even called me “queer” off camera before we went to the ring, which is a terrible strategy in terms of promotion. Although I guess he didn’t care. Regardless, he deserved every blow he took, especially this one.
But enough about him. There were so many other amazing and hilarious moments throughout the night. Obviously, Jess ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ Jessina stole the ring girl show. Which is hilarious because she wasn’t even invited; she just showed up and won the whole thing. I can’t imagine how pissed the other ring girls must’ve been losing to this…
Then again, she worked the crowd better than anyone all night both before…and after the show…
Of course there was Raccoon Boy, who had the best entrance of the night. Then Big Cat’s anthem and the Swedish Meatball among others.
Not to mention McAfee who bodied the announcing alongside commentary from Dave, Big Cat, and Bill Burr. Overall it was an unforgettable night. But like I said at the beginning of the blog, the Barstool train keeps on moving so I’ll leave it at that. It’s onto the next thing. If you want to listen to me explain the whole fight at length there’s a clip from Barstool Radio below. Make sure to check out Stool Scenes too.
Chalk this one up as a win for the gays.
