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re: University of Alabama spurns Deontay Wilder
Posted on 6/7/15 at 9:38 pm to HailToTheChiz
Posted on 6/7/15 at 9:38 pm to HailToTheChiz
I had no idea who Deontay Wilder was, but wiki informs bme he's a fast-rising star from Tuscaloosa and has actually fought a match there already. A bit odd to turn him away, but the president's reasons seem valid in theory. Not sure why a couple of summer camps would be enough to reject a major title fight, though. I mean, it's June 13th, so a college campus will be pretty dead other than the special events. You're not going to get much better than the middle of June for a good time to host an event like this.
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Posted on 6/8/15 at 7:26 am to randomways
quote:I don't think so. He's fought in Tuscaloosa, but not on campus. I honestly believe that pro boxing's reputation is the real problem for our prez. Although I don't agree with her, I can understand her reluctance.
I had no idea who Deontay Wilder was, but wiki informs bme he's a fast-rising star from Tuscaloosa and has actually fought a match there already. A bit odd to turn him away, but the president's reasons seem valid in theory. Not sure why a couple of summer camps would be enough to reject a major title fight, though. I mean, it's June 13th, so a college campus will be pretty dead other than the special events. You're not going to get much better than the middle of June for a good time to host an event like this.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 9:20 am to randomways
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Not sure why a couple of summer camps would be enough to reject a major title fight,
B/c summer camps are not just for local kids. You've got kids from all over that attend these camps - many of which stay on campus. They've planned the what, where, and how of these camps for months. It's awesome that Wilder is from T-town and loves Bama, but the activities already planned don't just stop b/c he wants to fight on campus.
I'm sure if there wasn't a conflict it would be given more consideration.
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