Posted on 02/05/2014 10:09:46 AM PST by servo1969
Edited on 02/05/2014 10:11:26 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
As in, what now, George Zimmerman?
Seems like the former neighborhood watchman has found yet another way to remain in the public limelight.
This time, he'll be stepping into a boxing ring to fight rapper DMX.
Zimmerman said the celebrity boxing match was his idea. Boxing was his hobby, he told Radar Online last month, even prior to the "incident."
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
“Zimmerman might actually have a chance though — as we reported, he’s been training pretty hard for months … oh yeah, and he’s only 30 years old. DMX is 43.The boxing match will be 3 rounds.”
Age often means nothing: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1531279-michael-jordan-beat-michael-kidd-gilchrist-1-on-1-freak-out-accordingly
Part of his defense was his trainer said he couldn’t punch his way out of a paper bag.
If he gets his block knocked off this should make people recall that statement.
No --
George Zimmerman x Tonya Harding
Now that would be an even match
We might not approve of this move, but the guy has to eat and to earn the wherewithal he needs to live. He faces daunting obstacles....what with many fickle supporters turning against him, plus the racist and revenge-ridden enemies he has across the country, including the feral media.
He seems to carry this burden with some good humor along with some positive planning for his own future.
Some may call him an opportunist and an idiot, others might call him a good capitalist and entrepeneur trying to build his own "business" in any legitimate opening he can find, painting, boxing, whatever.
He is NOT going on the dole, but striking out on his own to recover his self-reliance and financial health as best he can despite his limited education and few job opportunities.
Give the guy a break...he's chosen a rather unpopular path to make a few bucks in this boxing event, but his personal and legal bills have to be paid. He still owes his attorneys and he's attempting to take care of these debts. I, for one, certainly wish him well. His goals appear honorable.
Meanwhile, in La La Land, a heroin scum is glorified after his demise while being LAUDED for HIS personal career choice....i.e., acting while avidly embracing the syringe of death.
Maybe this thespian idol should have taken up a sport requiring regular healthy physical training and discipline....like boxing....and he might still be alive and prosperous today.
Leni
I’m hoping he gets his ass kicked.
The Orlando Sentinel Poll had 80% wanting Zimmerman to win.
I guess the doper Rapper isn’t too popular either.
“I’m hoping he gets his ass kicked.’
Me too, DMX needs an ass kickin’.
Shades of Dr.Sam Sheppard.
Ended his life as a ‘Pro Wrestler.’
He can’t win. If he win’s, he loses. Just like with Trayvon.
A first round TKO ground-and-pound.
“He is NOT going on the dole, but striking out on his own to recover his self-reliance and financial health as best he can despite his limited education and few job opportunities.”
Are you sure? How do you know he’s not “on the dole”? He says he plans to donate money from this ‘celebrity’ boxing match to charity, not pay off his bills to his attorneys or settle any of his other debts. He told the court he has no job and no money, so I would not be at all surprised that he is receiving some sort of benefits.
If he was doing it for the payday, maybe I could buy this. But it seems he’s just looking for ways to stay in the news.
Grudge matches between non-fighters are sloppy, boring and sad, much like brawls between drunks.
One thing is for sure, Leni, win or lose, the MSM will be all over him.
If Zimmerman was the one with the needle problem, the MSM would’ve crucified him.
“Are you sure? How do you know he’s not...”
I think you got the wrong guy...
I did not post what you are replying to.
Peace.
From Velvet Steel, over at TheConservativeTreehouse;
“1994: DMX is arrested and convicted of drug possession.
June 18, 1998: DMX is arrested and accused of raping a stripper in the Bronx, but is later cleared by DNA evidence.
1999: DMX is arrested in Denver in connection with a stabbing, but is later cleared of any charges.
May 13, 1999: DMX is arrested and charged with assaulting a man in Yonkers, New York. The charges are later dropped.
June 20, 1999: DMX is arrested at his home in Teaneck, New Jersey, after police find a gun and drug paraphernelia in his home. DMX pleads guilty and pays several fines.
March, 2000: DMX is arrested after a concert in Buffalo, New York, and charged with driving without a license, failure to notify the DMV of an address change, failure to signal, and possession of marijuana. He fails to appear for his March 21 court date, but later turns himself in and pleads guilty to lesser charges.
2002: DMX pleads guilty to animal cruelty after 13 mistreated pitbulls are found in his New Jersey home.
June, 2003: DMX is arrested for using profane language at a performance in the Carribean, and is released on $376 bail.
June, 2004: DMX is arrested at JFK International Airport in New York and charged with impersonating a federal agent, possession of cocaine, possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and attempted carjacking. DMX pleads guilty and again pays several fines, along with serving a 70-day sentence.
May, 2006: DMX is arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport for refusing to wear his seatbelt on an incoming American Airlines flight. He is cited and released.
February 2, 2007: After running a red light, DMX is arrested in Yonkers, New York for driving on an expired license. He’s released on bond but fails to show up for his initial court date.
August 24, 2007: The Maricopa County Sheriff’s office raids DMX’s Cave Creek home. They find 12 pitbulls in bad condition and three others already dead. They also discover a cache of weapons. DMX is not on the premises during the raid, and is not immediately charged with anything.
May 6, 2008: On January 21, traffic cameras filmed DMX driving his 1966 Chevy Nova II in speeds in excess of 100 mph on the Loop 101 in Scottsdale. DMX is arrested and charged with reckless driving, two counts of reckless endangerment, three counts of criminal speeding, racing on a freeway, and driving on a suspended license.
May 9, 2008: After an investigation stemming from the initial 2007 MCSO raid on his home, DMX is arrested and charged with seven misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and four felony drug possessions. A warrant search uncovers more weapons, drugs, and neglected pitbull puppies. DMX attempts to barricade himself inside his home, but is eventually talked into surrendering peacefully to police.
June 23, 2008: DMX is arrested in Miami on a warrant for not having a valid driver’s license.
June 27, 2008: DMX is arrested in Miami again, this time for attempting to purchase cocaine and marijuana.
July 2, 2008: Arriving from Miami, DMX is arrested at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport for failing to appear in court for the charges leveled on May 9.
July 19, 2008: DMX is arrested at MetroCenter Mall in Phoenix for presenting the Mayo Clinic with false information to allegedly avoid paying medical bills.”
“I did not post what you are replying to.”
You’re right. I apologize. Should have been in response to MinuteGal.
Interesting.
FYI - He’s popular in the rap world. I checked Twitter several times and he was trending.
As Emily Litella said: “never mind.”
What an effin’ idiot. And I’m not talking about the rapper.
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