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You would have to really work to find new ways for Jose Canseco to embarrass himself. After all, he was KO'd by Vai Sikahema, fought to a draw against former child star/perpetual train wreck Danny Bonaduce and most recently got pummeled by a 7-foot-2 Korean kickboxer.
But it's Canseco, and he always finds new and interesting ways to embarrass himself. Here's his latest, which will have him going back from MMA to boxing:
Five-time Wing Bowl champion Bill "El Wingador" Simmons will take on Jose Canseco July 24 at a venue to be determined, in Damon Feldman's Celebrity Boxing 10.
Now I know what you're thinking: "Chris, what amazing athletic feat is this 'Wing Bowl' you speak of?" Oh, it's this. Yes, chicken-wing eating contestants. Those are the true champions Jose Canseco now faces. On the plus side, at least Canseco might have finally found an opponent he can actually defeat.
And if you're wondering to yourself what sort of high standards were set in previous Celebrity Boxing Federation fights, consider that Celebrity Boxing 9 consisted of a headliner between Lindsay Lohan's father, Michael, and some guy from Survivor named Jonny Fairplay.
Oh, and Sugar Ray Leonard Jr. is part of this organization, too. I'm sure pops is really proud.
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There appears to be no end to the lengths Canseco will go to self-destruct, demean himself, or slouch instead of work at a real job. From steroids, to Madonna, to foreclosure, to fights with wing-eating champions…what’s next cleaning toilets with his tongue?
by whamo on Jul 9, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions
a guy’s gotta make a buck I guess…
by wiltfongjr on Jul 9, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
Wait a minute. Conseco is fighting Bill Simmons? In the ring? Does the sports gal know about this? Has ESPN approved it?
by The Great Snook on Jul 9, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions
HA!!!! Canseco’s gonna get whooped again!! Can’t he just go away once & for all?? Is there anything this fella won’t do for a little loot??
by buckeyenut on Jul 9, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
What humiliating situation is he going to put himself in next? Gay porn?
by TrojanTW on Jul 9, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
That Baby Shaq dude from the Greek Olympic team a few years back is widely known for consuming 120 chicken mcnuggets in a sitting.
by L'etat, c'est moi on Jul 9, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
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