LvH Special Edition

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Joe tHe boxiNg promoter! As a former amateur boxer Joe has always held a love for the sport. A Friend introduced Joe to a very big, muscular, young, up and coming boxer. Supposedly a secret weapon and the next

you can bet your bottom dollar he wIll be there and he wIll do It.

hIs word Is hIs bond. world heavy weight champion. Apocryphal rumors had it that he had knocked out most unsigned contenders in the tough chicago neighborhood. Joe rushed and brought him all the way to his west coast home. All day the guy would walk around the house without a shirt, exposing his gigantic muscles. He would shadow box in the living room and then finish off by starring at his clenched fist and scream “I can throw these!” Joe was so excited. “This is my fighter. I am Joe Jackson!” He went out shopping, getting the latest gear in boxing. The latest dress fashion for a prize fighter. He went all out. Word spread around town, that Joe had the next heavyweight. He was moving into don King's territory. Finally Joe decided to test out his boxer. They went over to the boxing gym. He pulled up hollywood style with his whole entourage and his prize fighter dressed with a flashy cape engraved with “Joe Jackson Boxing” As the boxer began putting on his gloves the owner of the gym approached Joe and inquired. “Are you sure this guy can box. From the way he is putting on the gloves, it doesn't look like he has any experience whatsoever in the ring. I am going to have a small fighter step into the ring with him.” With all the crowd behind him, Joe began getting worried, hoping he doesnt get embarrassed. Within 2 minutes the little guy had knocked Joe's big, muscular prize fighter down three times. Joe turned right around and escaped out of the place. His assistant called out. “We have to wait for “I can throw these”, he is still getting back his consciousness. “No way is he getting into this car. Tell him to take the next greyhound back to chicago!” Joe replied.

He carries two wallets. one wallet is loaded with crisp 100 dollar bills. The other is empty with five and one dollar bills. To get him to pull the right one out, make sure in the restaurant, you have a pretty girl with you at the table. Joe will always then pick up the tab. Rutt and I figured this out the hard way.

you caN baNk oN His word. If he says he is going to do something for you or come to some event you can bet your bottom dollar he will be there and he will do it. His word is his bond. 79


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