Boxing Hottie

So I thought I would take a cue from the Ladies… and do a little piece on my favorite sports hottie. Now I must preface this with the fact that I was never really into the sport of boxing. I didn’t know much about it and I still don’t but this particular hottie has made me want to learn more. So without further adeiu, meet Antonio Tarver.

I first saw Tarver in last year’s Rocky Balboa. For those of you who have been fans of the ‘Rocky’ series you’ll know that Tarver played Mason ‘The Line’ Dixon in the latest installment. The southpaw who has been boxing since the age of 10, was in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and made history as the only US amateur to win the national championships, the Pan-Am games, and world championships all in one year. I also learned in researching him today that he lives in Tampa so I’m sending my brother on a mission to obtain an autograph for me.

Tarver’s record stands at an impressive 24-3, 18KO’s but what is more impressive are his incredibly good looks. With powerful biceps, a strong jaw (despite it being broken), and a smile that makes me melt Tarver is being named the First-Ever Sports Hottie of the Month.

So congrats Mr. Tarver on being named the July Sports Hottie of the Month. Wear that title proud!