LENROY IN 'THE JAMAICAN'
This month we interview Jamaican Heavyweight boxer, Lenroy Thomas AKA The Heavyweight Savior. Lenroy is fighting his way up the ladder hoping to make Jamaica proud with a Heavyweight title (sponsored by the Free MMA Bets website. Lenroy is originally from St. Catherine, Jamaica.
Q: How did you become interested in boxing?
March 13 1999 Holyfield vs Lewis. I've watched fights before but after that fight I knew I wanted to be a boxer. It fell on my birthday and that is how I remember the date. I could feel the electricity in the arena and I was at home watching.
Q: How many professional fights have you had?
9 fights
Q: For our readers who do not understand boxing can you explain the road to getting a shot at a title match? How many fights do you have to win to get a shot?
In the heavyweight division you need to win and look spectacular. That's a sure way. Like Tyson. Just win and knock these guys out. Eventually one of these sanctioning bodies will notice and start ranking you. You have to have a good team and you need to all be on the same page. I'm fortunate to have the legendary Dan Birmingham in my corner. He's been there and done that so I'm going to listen to everything he says. If you have a good manager and promoter all you have to do is fight and win and everything will fall into place.
Interview With Jamaican Heavyweight boxer, Lenroy Thomas-Body
Q: Some say boxing, especially the heavy weight division, lacks a personality, like a Mike Tyson, to draw any interest. Do you agree?
Well certainly when you have a character like Mike it's going to draw interest. But I feel that boxing needs someone humble. Someone that sets a good example for the kids. And hopefully I can be that person. Mike was that at the beginning of his career but as time went on he found himself surrounded with the wrong people especially after his manager and trainer died.
Q: Do you think you have the personality to create the draw of a Mike Tyson, George Forman?
Absolutely, I'm not about the bling or showtiming like a Mayweather. I'm not selling grills either. I just want to be me and make Jamaica proud. Win a title and be real. And hopefully people will like me, if not so be it. I can only be me.
Q: Do you watch International Fighting League (IFL)?
No but I watch the UFC every now and then.