Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Bigdaddyo Takes the Gloves OFF!
Here is his latest epistle. Don't blame me, I just post this stuff.
...i used to find myself in line for takeout at u.s. pizza in maumelle behind wnba star erica taylor. when erica would turn to leave with her food, i would often say, "whassup girl?". erica would reply, "excuse me, can i get by?" i don't see wnba star erica taylor picking up takeout any more. you see, her husband's job has changed things for the taylors.
...i'm left to wonder if mr. taylor's recent success has changed things for the better or for something else not as easily defined. you see, not long ago, mr. taylor won a controversial split decision to become the undisputed middle weight boxing champion of the world. since that event, he's received more accolades in the state of arkansas than mitch mustain. there are those who would whisper that both the man, jermain taylor, and the boy, mitch mustain, are media creations. as much hype as yet unproven commodity.
...while mustain will have possibly five years to learn, mature and prove himself at the u of a, jermain taylor faces a date with destiny in a few short weeks. the original contract between taylor and the former champion called for a rematch, should jermain win the first fight. more simply put, the original contract says that jermain can keep the title belts IF he can beat bernard hopkins twice. the task is only half complete.
...make no mistake. although the first fight ended in a split decision with jermain taylor declared the new champion, if this was a bar fight, bernard hopkins won. jermain taylor walked away from the ring with a bloody head wound and a sore jaw. bernard hopkins walked away from the ring none the worse for wear. jermain taylor must climb back into the ring with the same dangerous opponent and survive another war for the first fight to really mean anything.
...i have to wonder if there aren't as many hands extended jermain's way palms up as there are hands extended in congratulations. with success comes money, and with money comes the expectation of payback for support during the process of becoming successful. jermain taylor isn't a solitary entity. jermain taylor is a team, and it's payoff time for many on team taylor.
...there is also the expectation of lifestyle that comes with success. big houses, fancy cars, fine clothes and a new peer group to keep up appearances around. and, not just for jermain and his wife, but for jermain's extended family and entourage. none of this will be a problem if erica taylor's husband wins the rematch with bernard hopkins. but isn't "if" a great big two letter word at this time?
...i miss seeing wnba star erica taylor in line for takeout at u.s. pizza in maumelle. i wonder if she misses being there, too.
...i used to find myself in line for takeout at u.s. pizza in maumelle behind wnba star erica taylor. when erica would turn to leave with her food, i would often say, "whassup girl?". erica would reply, "excuse me, can i get by?" i don't see wnba star erica taylor picking up takeout any more. you see, her husband's job has changed things for the taylors.
...i'm left to wonder if mr. taylor's recent success has changed things for the better or for something else not as easily defined. you see, not long ago, mr. taylor won a controversial split decision to become the undisputed middle weight boxing champion of the world. since that event, he's received more accolades in the state of arkansas than mitch mustain. there are those who would whisper that both the man, jermain taylor, and the boy, mitch mustain, are media creations. as much hype as yet unproven commodity.
...while mustain will have possibly five years to learn, mature and prove himself at the u of a, jermain taylor faces a date with destiny in a few short weeks. the original contract between taylor and the former champion called for a rematch, should jermain win the first fight. more simply put, the original contract says that jermain can keep the title belts IF he can beat bernard hopkins twice. the task is only half complete.
...make no mistake. although the first fight ended in a split decision with jermain taylor declared the new champion, if this was a bar fight, bernard hopkins won. jermain taylor walked away from the ring with a bloody head wound and a sore jaw. bernard hopkins walked away from the ring none the worse for wear. jermain taylor must climb back into the ring with the same dangerous opponent and survive another war for the first fight to really mean anything.
...i have to wonder if there aren't as many hands extended jermain's way palms up as there are hands extended in congratulations. with success comes money, and with money comes the expectation of payback for support during the process of becoming successful. jermain taylor isn't a solitary entity. jermain taylor is a team, and it's payoff time for many on team taylor.
...there is also the expectation of lifestyle that comes with success. big houses, fancy cars, fine clothes and a new peer group to keep up appearances around. and, not just for jermain and his wife, but for jermain's extended family and entourage. none of this will be a problem if erica taylor's husband wins the rematch with bernard hopkins. but isn't "if" a great big two letter word at this time?
...i miss seeing wnba star erica taylor in line for takeout at u.s. pizza in maumelle. i wonder if she misses being there, too.
