 The word around town is that Willie D of the Geto Boys is gearing up to both set the boxing world straight when he climbs into the ring on December 18th and squares off against former Light Heavyweight and Middleweight champ Reggie Johnson. It will be Willie's professional boxing debut and it will take place in Houston. [Boy I tell ya everyone who's a rapper wants to be an athlete and everyone who's an athlete wants to rap.. ] In Willie's case, he's no slouch in the ring. He won a celebrity boxing match among rappers a few years back. he had the dubious distinction of knocking out a very buff Mele-Mel. I'm not sure who he faced in the championship round. It might've been Freddie Fox. In any case.. i tried calling Willie to get the full 4-1-1. I'll let you know his thoughts. Willie for those who don't know is not only gifted in the ring and on the mic, but he's also sharp and politically conscious. he used to do a talk show on one of the stations in Houston. I'm not quite sure what happened to it. Perhaps some one from the Houston area can fill me in. I know he was always sparking off heated debates and dropping science. Since we're on the subject of boxing, folks may want to note that James Prince who is the founder and CEO of Willie D's label Rap-A-Lot Records has just signed Super Featherweight Champ Floyd Mayweather Jr and two time World Champ Michael Nunn to a management contract for Prince's newly formed Prince Promotions. Looks like Willie D will have some sparring partners close to home. |