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MIND OF THE ATHLETE:  BOXING                      By Kelly Calhoun

8/16/2020

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Abdusalomov Abrorbek is a professional boxer and Cup champion and hails from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. 
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Abrorbek has been boxing for 12 years, so it is safe to say that a good amount of his life thus far has been dedicated to professional sports. As we all know, some major dedication is required to make it BIG time in this industry. So...nice work, Abrorbek!


Abrorbek's favorite city to travel is anywhere in America and the city of Dubai. Speaking of Dubai, I have desperately been wanting to travel there myself, but I’ve heard things. Anyone out here that may have any recs or suggestions if heading into the city? If so, please email me at KellyReporter15@gmail.com.

I digress. When asked who his favorite athlete was, Abrorbek tells me that he is extremely fond of Floyd Mayweather. Not surprising considering that Mr. Mayweather aka Money aka Pretty Boy (I assume because of his good-looks and unscathed “boxing” face) is known all over the world for his accolades. During his career he won fifteen major world titles, and in 2020, Mayweather was ranked second on Ranker's list of best boxers of the 21st century.
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BTW, I was there for the first UFC Fight Night in Raleigh!

​Speaking of boxing, I wanted to give a shoutout to my city for hosting UFC Fight Night at the PNC Arena in Raleigh back in January of 2020. This was one of the most FUN nights I have had living in The City of Oaks with my friends! Pic to the right is my BFF's husband working hard as he does sound engineering for the organization. 
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So I digress. Again. It looks to me like a classic trend with fighters getting pumped before a big match by listening to music that lifts them up to the next level. Abrorbek  himself likes to listen to rap while training and his favorite Fashion brand is Asia Champion Sportswear (you know I had to ask!). With over 14,000 followers on instagram alone, it is easy to see why this athlete is so well liked! His handle is @abrorbek_abdusalomov_.
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When I was able to converse with Abrorbek I wanted to know how he was holding up with the pandemic. He said that his schedule has completely changed, as it has with everyone else. I know that athletes pride themselves on routine, so I can only imagine how difficult this has been for players in the professional sports industry. Abrorbek says that he is still "doing his homework," while configuring his new modified routine to follow with training. 

I asked Abrorbek if he has any advice for his fans trying to cope. He wanted to share with them, "I wish my fans patience and satisfaction. I ask them to be careful as a test to God." 


As Mr. Mayweather said himself on his Twitter account last April, “When times are challenging, your biggest opportunities arise.” Professional Sports and the world at large needs us to be strong right now.

Go get em', Champs!  God bless.
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July 01st, 2019

7/1/2019

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What a hockey year for Carolina! The Carolina Hurricanes played in the Eastern Conference Finals and the Charlotte Checkers won their first ever Calder Cup! So what better time to interview this captivating guy, Julien Gauthier, before he left for Montreal to discover a few things he likes off the ice. 
Merci, Julien, enchanté! 
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MIND OF THE ATHLETE:  HOCKEY                     By Kelly Calhoun

6/10/2019

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Michael Bunn is a Hockey Player from North Carolina.
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He has made 105 points in 100 career games played for the Carolina Thunderbirds, and is the franchise leader in goals scored with 60 goals. His favorite Fashion brand or label is LULULEMON ATHLETICA.

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KC:  How about those Carolina Hurricanes?!


MB:  Growing up in Raleigh I was a Hurricanes fan for as long as I can remember. It’s been a rough stretch the last few years being a Hurricanes fan, but seeing them have such success this season is awesome, and it’s a great look for hockey in North Carolina, a non traditional hockey market.

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KC:  How long have you been playing hockey?
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MB:  I’ve been playing hockey since I was 5, I’m 24 years old now. I grew up in Raleigh playing street hockey in my backyard. I played house league until I was 8 years old, then played travel hockey. I went to Culver Military Academy, a boarding school in Indiana with a great hockey program, when I was 14 for high school. After 2 years there I was drafted to the USHL, I did my last year of high school in Nebraska playing Tier 1 junior hockey for the Lincoln Stars. After a severe knee injury I went back home to play Tier 3 junior for the East Coast Eagles. At the age of 22 after taking 2 years off, I decided to tryout for the new pro team, at the time, coming to Winston Salem, the Carolina Thunderbirds. I just finished my 2nd year with that team.


“ . . . It was an unbelievable, surreal feeling. A lot of guys on the team including myself have never won a championship. It was so great to win, and celebrate with my team and the city of Winston-Salem.”


KC:  How did it feel to win the Championship this year?

MB:  This is the 2nd year of the team in Winston Salem, last year we made the playoffs but were knocked out in the first round. So this year our coach, Andre Niec, and the returning players really wanted to have a better ending to the season. Our coach put together an awesome team, built up of guys from many different countries, and we dominated. We lost only 6 games in regulation during the regular season, and swept the Port Huron Prowlers in the first round of playoffs, and beat The Elmira Enforcers 3 games to 1 in a best of 5 championship round to win the Commissioners Cup. It was an unbelievable, surreal feeling. A lot of guys on the team including myself have never won a championship. It was so great to win, and celebrate with my team and the city of Winston-Salem.


KC:  Describe your favorite memory of a moment in the sport of hockey?

MB:  My favorite hockey moment I can remember was definitely the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup in 2006. My dad took me out of summer camp that day to take me to the game. I was 11 years old. Being there to see Rod lift the cup, and seeing strangers hugging and crying with each other, it was beautiful. And solidified that playing hockey as a job was what I wanted to do one day.


KC:  In closing, how did it feel to see the Charlotte Checkers win their first AHL Calder Cup last night?
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MB:  It’s awesome to see the Checkers win the Calder cup, I got to know a few of the guys on that team last summer, and I’m super happy for them. With us winning the championship in the same year, it’s a great look for pro hockey in an unusual market.
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