Sports Reporter
Steve Sumpter lands a body shot against Manny "Shake 'Em Up" Woods in Sumpter's last fight, a win over Woods.
So much for the slow buildup. The come-up for young fighters is tough and there’s a need to have an impressive win-loss record. So it’s commonplace for up-and-comers to avoid each other. Because an early loss might end your career before it begins.
Steve Sumpter (6-0, 6 KOs) got the memo, but he doesn’t care.
“Honestly,
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Jesse Kolodkin can be reached at jkolodkin@berkshireeagle.com or on Twitter @JesseKolodkin.
Sports Reporter
Jesse Kolodkin is a Berkshire Eagle sports reporter. He worked in the same position at The Bradford Era in western Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in broadcast journalism. He is an avid New York Giants fan. He can be reached at jkolodkin@berkshireeagle.com or on Twitter @JesseKolodkin.
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