We Need More Vic's

[marbleheadmaui]

Is Vic Darchynian a great fighter? Nope. He doesn't have much of a right hand, his technique goes right out the door for long stretches, he's reasonably easy to hit and at bantam he's no longer a huge puncher. Last night once he hurt Perez he blundered about with all the grace and technical mastery of a near-sighted caveman. Squaring up, collapsing distance, pawing with the jab etc.

But SO WHAT!!!!!!

Vic is still fighting in good form at 35, absolutely ancient for a little man. That demonstrates an unusual commitment to the sport outside the ring. He must live a Spartan lifestyle. He also fights with an unquenchable belief in himself and an utter commitment to victory. He surges, surges, surges into the fray in search of victory. It doesn't always work, but Vic commits like few fighters ever have.

The sport needs more Vic Darchynians.