MMAKO-Interviews

Friday, 05 June 2009

Interviews- Hitboy

MMA-KO: How do you get into mixed martial arts?

HITBOY:I ran into Mike Chu Owner of Havuk Sqwod, he took me in and began to train me. we would train in parks, storage units, pretty much any open place we could get our hands on. Ironically I ended up fighting Mike Chu in my pro-debut.

MMA-KO: How did you grow up? What type of childhood did you have?

HITBOY:I was surrounded with a loving family, my mom always made sure we had a roof over our head and clothes on our backs.

MMA-KO: Who was you're first opponent?

HITBOY:My first opponent was Mike Chu from Havuk Sqwod, there was allot of smack talk going back and forth between us through some mutual friends. I guess he was upset that I left his team to form my own so he decided to call me out and fight me infront of my hometown friends and family. So what better way to settle it but in the cage!

MMA-KO:How did you start training?

HITBOY:I started Boxing at age 9 with the Police Athletic League (P.A.L) out of San Jose. My grandfather took me one day and I loved it ever since. I started wrestling in Jr High and throughout high school. Although my dream was to become a professional boxer I just got hooked on Mixed Martial Arts. ( I trained for 1 full year in MMA before I took my first fight)

MMA-KO:Who is the toughest fighter you faced at this point in you're career?

HITBOY:I would have to say the "ISLAND BOY", Palika Drummondo from the universal Grappling Academy, I underestimated him from the day I heard I was going to fight him, I was certain I would knock him out within the first 30 seconds. I did not train as hard of I should have. I put myself in a very bad position to have to cut 12 pounds the day of weigh-ins. I ended up paying the ultimate price and ended up gassing out at the end of the first round and got submitted.( I will never underestimate anyone ever again)

MMA-KO:Who do you train with?

HITBOY:I am currently training out of my garage, it is fully equipped with everything I need, this allows me the opportunity to be close to home with my family. Plus if I am short on sparring partners for the day my 4 yr old son is always willing to lace up the gloves.

MMA-KO: Who are you're heroes and who has inspired you?

HITBOY: My Hero is my Mom she raised us by herself and did a dam good job, My inspiration(s) would have to be my wife and kids and my brother Gabriel, each one of them keep me going everyday.

MMA-KO: What are you're long term and short term goals?

HITBOY:I would like to have 10 fights under my belt before challenging for a Title. I want the PFC, KOTC, Gladiator Challenge and Cage Combat welterweight belts. Once those are hanging in my garage I will go after the WEC welterweight Title.

MMA-KO: When is you're next fight?

HITBOY:I am looking forward to an October showdown, but have not been given an opponent as of yet, I am looking forward to a rematch with the ISLAND BOY in December at the Sacramento Memorial Building. (The outcome will be different this time)

MMA-KO: What is you're favorite style to bring into the cage? I love to HITBOY:STAND AND BANG! After I saw Tommy Hearns and Marvin Haggler fight those 3 famous rounds, I said to myself That's how I want people to remember me! Put it all on the line until someone drops!

MMA-KO: Any pre-fight rituals you have before one of you're fights?

HITBOY:I keep my my wife and kids close leading up to each fight. I am better focused when I know they are with me.

MMA-KO:Who gave you the name HIT BOY?

HITBOY:My Godfather "Mighty" when I was about 12 yrs old he just started calling me "Roy The Hit Boy" we figured HIT MAN was already taken by Tommy Hearns so we thought we would be more original.

MMA-KO:Anyone you would like to thank?

HITBOY:My Wife and Kids for putting up with the long hours of training and their love & support. I would like to thank my Brother Gabriel, he has been one of my biggest motivators and supporters. Without him I don't know where I would be right now. I would like to thank Booyaa Fight Wear, Matt McPherson, Team Mixed Breed for welcoming me into their home. Max Muscle, SherKhan Karate, Malachai for their continued sponsorship. I would like to thank all of the fans for their love of the sport, without the fans the sport does not exist. I want to thank everyone that has ever stepped into a ring or cage. Without you the sport does not exist. I want to thank Gladiator Challenge and The Palace Fighting Championship for allowing me the opportunity to fight. Thank you for allowing ME to be ME! Thank you to anyone that has ever been a part of any training camps I had while preparing for a fight, without you I could not have made it. Last but surely not least I want to thank MMA-KO for giving me the opportunity to meet up with them. Much Love!!

MMA-KO:Anything you would like to say in closing?

HITBOY:I want to get rid of the misconception that I am a cocky fighter. Those that know me know I am a very humble person. Being involved in boxing for so long I guess I learned how to really hype up a fight. I have allot to learn in the sport and don't take anything/anyone for granted. I fight because of the competition. I respect everyone. When it comes time to fight I have always been taught that I must have the mindset that I am the baddest dude in the building.

I AM WHO I AM, I AM WHAT I AM, LET ME BE ME!