Jose Canseco loses boxing match to 60-year-old opponent - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 07-10-2010, 09:41 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cag...urn=mma,255107

It was another embarrassing fighting exhibition for Jose Canseco. Or was it? Canseco agreed to travel to Arkansas to take on 60-year-old Gary Hogan in a boxing match. The former major league slugger plodded his way through four rounds and lost a 39-37 decision to Hogan, an associate athletic director at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. "Rock 'em Sock 'em Rumble by the River" went down at Dickey-Stephens Park before the Arkansas Travelers-Midland Rockhounds Triple-A baseball game.

It looks like the snitch that sports fans love to hate showed a little heart. Frankly, it didn't look like Canseco, 46, was really trying. Although in the prefight and postfight, Hogan broke down the fight like it was real.

"He did [throw his heavy artillery at me]," said Hogan. "I took some shots but the bottom line is, I'm used to taking shots. I felt good in there. I wasn't tired, my conditioning was unbelievable. I thought he got tired there in the third and fourth rounds."

Hogan came in at 191 pounds while Canseco was 240. The fight was put together to benefit Ray Rodgers' boxing gym and GED program in Little Rock.

"It's an exhibition. I had a great time. I've gotta a lot of respect for Gary. Just coming out here and fighting a guy 15 years his junior, he's got some [guts]."

Canseco was paid for the fight.

Canseco is still seeking an MMA fight against former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker. He made a big push a few months back and even spent time at a renowned Northern California MMA gym. But all of his calling out and self-promotion did nothing to convince Walker or the promotion he fights for, Strikeforce, to make the fight.

Marvo301 · 07-10-2010, 11:47 PM

I guess Jose forgot to take his "vitamins"!

catlover79 · 07-10-2010, 11:49 PM

80sTrivia · 07-11-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo301

I guess Jose forgot to take his "vitamins"!

I'm sure all those "vitamins" he took intravenously over the years have really taken a toll on his body, health and mind!

catlover79 · 07-11-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

I'm sure all those "vitamins" he took intravenously over the years have really taken a toll on his body, health and mind!

There's no doubt about it!! His most notorious moment here in Cleveland was in 1993 when he played for the Texas Rangers. He was playing right field, trying to catch a fly ball and the ball bounced right on his head and over the fence for an Indians home run.

At least it happened in Cleveland - otherwise I'm sure the Rangers faithful in Texas would've really let him have it!!!

Here's the video of that infamous incident:

http://www.redbalcony.com/?vid=18864

To add injury to insult, just three days later, he volunteered to pitch the 8th inning of a game where the Red Sox just routed the Rangers. Jose ended up blowing out his arm and had to miss the rest of the season because he had to have Tommy John surgery!!!

catlover79 · 07-12-2010, 11:52 AM

Where's Charles with a Photobucket masterpiece when we need him?

07-10-2010, 09:41 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Jose Canseco loses boxing match to 60-year-old opponent http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cag...urn=mma,255107 It was another embarrassing fighting exhibition for Jose Canseco. Or was it? Canseco agreed to travel to Arkansas to take on 60-year-old Gary Hogan in a boxing match. The former major league slugger plodded his way through four rounds and lost a 39-37 decision to Hogan, an associate athletic director at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. "Rock 'em Sock 'em Rumble by the River" went down at Dickey-Stephens Park before the Arkansas Travelers-Midland Rockhounds Triple-A baseball game. It looks like the snitch that sports fans love to hate showed a little heart. Frankly, it didn't look like Canseco, 46, was really trying. Although in the prefight and postfight, Hogan broke down the fight like it was real. "He did [throw his heavy artillery at me]," said Hogan. "I took some shots but the bottom line is, I'm used to taking shots. I felt good in there. I wasn't tired, my conditioning was unbelievable. I thought he got tired there in the third and fourth rounds." Hogan came in at 191 pounds while Canseco was 240. The fight was put together to benefit Ray Rodgers' boxing gym and GED program in Little Rock. "It's an exhibition. I had a great time. I've gotta a lot of respect for Gary. Just coming out here and fighting a guy 15 years his junior, he's got some [guts]." Canseco was paid for the fight. Canseco is still seeking an MMA fight against former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker. He made a big push a few months back and even spent time at a renowned Northern California MMA gym. But all of his calling out and self-promotion did nothing to convince Walker or the promotion he fights for, Strikeforce, to make the fight.
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

07-10-2010, 11:47 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I guess Jose forgot to take his "vitamins"!
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

07-10-2010, 11:49 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392

07-12-2010, 11:52 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Where's Charles with a Photobucket masterpiece when we need him?