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Danny Santiago on Showtime

Almost two months ago I blogged about being in The Miami Herald with Danny Santiago, one of the trainers at South Florida Boxing.

A couple weeks ago Danny told me some big news. He is fighting Antonio Tarver at Foxwood Casino near Boston this Saturday, Dec. 1. The fight is going to be on Showtime. I am going to be in Boston for the first time of my life on Sunday, Dec. 2. Too bad I couldn't get there a day earlier because Danny said he'd get me a ticket. I so wish I could change my travel plans.

This is a big fight for Danny. He's a bit of a long shot to win but I can't wait to see this fight. Saturday night when he climbs into the ring I imagine I'll feel a bit like Buddy the Elf when he screamed, "I know him! I know him!"

Shaking the Dust Off My Cleats

I hate the Red Sox. Hate is not a strong enough word. However, I tip my cap to the 2007 World Series Champs. They were the best team in baseball (by far) this season.

What I hate even more than the Red Sox is the way A-Rod and his agent Scott Boras used the World Series as a stage to announce #13's free agency during the 8th inning of the game. They represent everything that is wrong in professional sports. I guess he figured this was the only way he could participate in a World Series since he'll never play in one. The focus should have been on the Red Sox sweep.

I hope A-Rod gets all the money he asks for ... in Tampa Bay.

Ami says, "Hi."

Got a surprise in the mail from Evan McBroom, President and Founder of Fishhook (friend to Janie and me). He was at a conference recently and met and interviewed Ami James from the tattoo shop and hit TLC television show Miami Ink in South Beach. You can read Evan's expereince on his blog.

So what did he send me in the mail? An autograph with a personalized note from Ami to me. Very cool. Thanks, Evan!