By: Hans Themistode
Jerry Forrest knew that Michal Hunter was the better guy when they squared off over seven years ago. However, after nearly a decade of growing up and working on his craft, Forrest remains steadfast in his belief that he is more equipped to flip the script. In the end, he was right. Somethings like that.
In the main event frame at the Hammerstein Ballroom, in New York City, both Hunter and Forrest make their way to the ring. Moments later, after the doorbell opened, it was already far away.
With Hunter seemingly wanting to end the night early, he tags his men with outrageous authority in the center of the ring. Despite his nervousness at times, Forrest kept moving forward. As the rounds progressed, Forrest seemed to have adapted to his previous conqueror’s hard hits. The opponent on the edge moves forward, puts his hands up high, and begins to make multiple shots of his own.
As Forrest began to return to it, Hunter focused his attacks on the body. While he took down some horrible hits, Forrest seemed unaffected as he continued to take down his men.
In season eight, Forrest had his best performance of the night. The 33-year-old buried his head in his man’s chest and unleashed a precise left shot that repeatedly broke Hunter’s head.
Seemingly fuming, Hunter spent the last two innings fighting with his back to the ropes. He was furious and puffy but still found enough reserves to end the fight on his feet.
When the final bell rang, both men raised their hands in the air believing that victory was theirs. However, none of the men were satisfied as their contest ended in a decisive draw.
