Episode 11 - 04.30.05
Manfredo vs Gilbert
I was so happy for my victory against Ahmed. Especially
after I got my Final IV necklace. I was so excited too when Jackie come
up to the loft and handed $2500 dollars to me and $1000 dollars to
Sergio, so we could spend it at Rodeo Dr. I really liked the clothes
the showed us. I ended up buying a Ferragamo Aviator Glasses $250,
Zegna Suit $1200, Zegna shoes $400, Zegna socks and belt $150, and two
Zegna shirts $500. I wore that the next day at the fight and I felt
like a movie start. I was wearing my expensive clothes, my expensive
glasses, my necklaces that Ive earned!!!
The challenge was very
funny. Like every challenge, Im the first one out hehehe but I was
nice warming up the stools. It was great seeing Jesse and Joey battle
for the speed bag. Too bad for Joey that Jesse out-hustle him going for
the last bag. It was no surprise to anyone the Joey was going to fight
Peter, since Jesse had the choice of fighting or choosing a fight.
Everybody thought that Joey had no chance in the world and that he was
going to get knocked out, because of many reasons. One: He had less
experience as a fighter than Peter. Two: Joey did not believe in
himself. Three: Joey had several injuries; Hamstring (hurt during
challenge), rib and nose (from fighting Jimmy). These factors seemed to
have Joey at a huge disadvantage.
The fight was amazing. The
first two rounds Peter rocked Joey from left to right. But round three
and four, Peter stopped punching. He just stood there and boxed moved.
It seemed like either he was giving Joey a chance to look good, or he
was trying losing the round on purpose to get his second wind and come
out the last round hard. What ever the reason was, coming into the
fifth round the fight was 2 -2. Before the bell signaled the beginning
of the last round, Peter turned towards me and I told him, the fight
is 2 2. And he winked at me like saying I know. The last round was
very close, Joey was throwing several 10 punch combos, but Peter was
connecting with bombs to Joeys head and body. Up until the cut the
round was so close it could have gone either way. The judges gave it a
split decision and it couldnt have been closer.
Joey really
earned our most admiration. Especially Sergios admiration. Sergio had
been hating on Joey for a while. He hated how he was trying to get to
the third round by manipulating us and deceiving us. However, after
that fight, Sergio went up to Joey and said, You know what? Honestly I
detested you and your ways, but I admire your heart and courage so much
that I just want to hug you! and he hugged him and kissed him out of
pure respect.
To Joey: Sup Joey, Im sorry your plan didnt go
through like you wanted. But you proved more losing to Peter the way
you did, than by winning against an injured Bonsante. Keep your head up
because warriors like you arent made anymore.
To Peter: Well buddy, congrats on your victory. I guess we know what that means, no? =)