Comanche Boy Brings the Hammer Down!

BY: RAMONA ALMANZA of Comanche Nation News

On July 22, after 3 month absence, “Tuesday Night Boxing” returned to Oklahoma City. It was Comanche Nation’s own George “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah who brought them back with a vengeance. Remington Park and Casino was the site of the latest victory for Super Middle Weight Tahdooahnippah. The CatBox “Tuesday Night Fight” Card consisted of 6 fights with Tahdooahnippah being the highlighted, main event. Tahdooahnippah gave a commanding performance that will long live in the memories of all who attended the boxing event. In a display of sheer force, Tahdooahnippah overpowered his opponent, Terrance Wilson, with a technical knock out (TKO) in the second round of the fight. Tahdooahnippah’s boxing record before the bout was 12 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw (12-0-1), with 11 of the wins by knockouts. (Tahdooahnippah’s last 3 fights were won by knock out, with all of his TKOs being in the first 3 rounds.) In 13 fights, he has only fought 23 rounds, which is a rarity in the boxing world. Before stepping into the ring, Tahdooahnippah’s opponent had a boxing record was 4 wins and 2 losses (4-2). Wilson came into the ring without ever having been knocked down.

               Tahdooahnippah’s entrance to the ring was as colorful and unique as the fighter himself. As the arean lights went down, a group of Comanche pow-wow singers that included June Sovo, Gene Sovo, Ed Tahhahwah and others began beating a pow-wow drum. The singers began to sing a fast war dance song, which filled the area with their thunderous voices. Then out of the darkness emerged two fancy war dancers, Charles Pocowatchit and Jeremy Lapierre, to take center stage in the ring. In a whirl of feathers and colors, the fancy dancers dazzled crowd with their exquisite style as they danced around the boxing ring. Next a Native American rap group, Money Hustle Power, entered the ring to introduce the crowd to rap Native Style. Cheers and shouts filled the arena as Team Comanche Boy emerged from the dressing rooms leading the way to the ring for Tahdooahnippah.

After the bell rang, signifying the 1^st round, it was evident that Wilson was in trouble. Tahdooahnippah left no doubt to the standing room only crowd that he was more than ready for this fight. Barely 30 seconds into the first round, Tahdooahnippah staggered Wilson with several body blows which sent Wilson to the canvas. As a result of just a few of his powerful punches, Tahdooahnippah ended Wilson’s record of never being knocked down. A shaken Wilson got up, only to have Tahdooahnippah floor him again with a combination to his head. Wilson was then saved from further punishment by the ringing of the bell, signifying the end of the 1^st round. Even after a brief rest, there was no chance for Wilson to be saved by the bell in the second round. As the 2^nd round started, Tahdooahippah sent Wilson to canvas yet again. With a devastating blow to Wilson’s body, Tahdooahnippah knocked Wilson onto the canvas on his knees. The crowd went wild as a stunned Wilson stayed on his knees as the referee gave him the 10 count. The noise level got even louder when the referee signaled it was all over for Wilson. Declared the winner by TKO and with his hand raised in victory, Tahdooahnippah did his own victory war dance around the ring to deafening cheers from the crowd.

Tahdooahnippah’s home crowd opinion and point of view of the fight were all the same. The summary of the fight was best expressed by June Sovo. Sovo said, “I knew he was going to knock Wilson out in either the 1^st or 2^nd round. Comanche Boy came into the ring strong! Wilson was a just a slugger. Comanche Boy fights with precision hits. I knew it was just a matter of time before Comanche Boy brought down the hammer down on Wilson. It was that Comanche Hammer that sent Wilson to his knees! Comanche Boy has great heart!”

With this win Tahdooahnippah’s boxing record is now 13-0-1 with 12 knockouts. It now stands that Tahdooahnippah has only fought in 25 rounds in 14 fights. Tahdooahnippah’s impressive record is as impressive as the fighter himself. Currently employed by the Comanche Nation’s Environmental Protection Agency, Tahdooahnippah juggles not only protecting the environment, pursuing a boxing career but is also is family man. His fiancé, Mia and his 2 boys, Nacona 4, and George Jr., 1 are his biggest fans and the strength that keeps him going. With a full time job, Tahdooahnippah’s strenuous training has to be done before and after his work. When he is not working out in the gym, Tahdoohnippah can be found running the country dirt roads around the Comanche Nation Complex rain or shine. As a role model to the Comanche Nation’s youth, it is not uncommon to see several young Comanches running beside him.

Asked about this fight Tahdooahnippah stated “It was the most intense crowd I fought in front of. My opponent was tough, but with all my wild Natives present, I was unstoppable. I believe this is my time now. Nothing can stop me. I’m wild…I’m strong…I’m powerful…and I’m hungry…It’s my call…They call me “Comanche Boy”. N’den’s abroad know something is special here. My family, my team, and people that know me, believe. My kaku’s and thaka’s believe. It is a special time. I’m sacrificing the finer things, so my Native people can be proud. There is no secret to this. Vision, believe, and work hard. If you want it, go get it! Be humble. Be generous. Tuapah, I’m ready…”

Tahdooahnippah’s quest for a world title continues with his next fight, which is still in the planning stages and to be announced at a later date. With Tahdooahnippah’s commanding win over Wilson there can be no doubt in the boxing world that Tahdooahnippah is a contender.