wondermut
04-10-2003, 11:52 PM
From ADCC News:
http://news.adcombat.com/article.shtml?id=3784
A trouble maker growing up, Jeremy “The Scorpion” Jackson was on a collision course with life. Attributing this to having many personal problems, including a speech impediment and girlfriend issues, Jackson attempted suicide at as early as 15. Through it all, Jackson remained athletic, competing in group sports, but admits to being a loner, often going off to abandoned buildings to sit for hours. Ironically, Jackson turned to fighting as his savior, leaving his family and friends behind after graduation on his journey to be a champion.
JC: When were you born? JJ: September 1982
JC: Where were you born? JJ: Brawley, CA
JC: Where were you raised? JJ: Imperial, CA
JC: What were you like growing up? JJ: I had a lot of problems growing up. I tried to commit suicide a lot. I was a trouble maker. If I didn’t go the way I did, I’d still be the same way and into drugs. Fighting has changed my life.
JC: Attempting suicide a lot at what age? JJ: First time was about 15. I dove off my roof and that didn’t work. I tried slitting my wrists and that didn’t work. I tried a lot of things. Back then I just didn’t want to live. I went through a lot of counseling just to be where I am today.
JC: What was it back then that you didn’t want to live for? JJ: A lot of things going on. I use to have a bad speech problem that I went through counseling to work on. I had a lot girlfriend problems... a lot of girls were breaking my heart. I was real gullible at the time. And more things that are personal all added up and at 15, I felt like I didn’t want to live anymore.
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JC: Through all of that, did you participate in sports or school activities? JJ: I’ve always been athletic -- baseball, football, wrestling... pretty much all the sports, even swimming. My dad kept me in that stuff. I wanted to get out sometimes.
JC: Why is that? JJ: I was always quiet and avoiding the crowds. I like to be alone. Lots of time I’d go to an old abandoned building to sit and think and do nothing for hours. I really like to be by myself a lot.
JC: Interesting... JJ: I just feel uncomfortable around a lot pf people, which is strange because I am into fighting where there are thousands of people. I like being in the cage. But being out in public walking around at the mall I don’t like.
JC: Where do you live now? JJ: Port Hueneme, CA
JC: You’re single? JJ: Yes, single, but I currently have a girlfriend.
JC: I understand you’re a full-time fighter? JJ: Yes. I was with Robert Ferguson as my manager and trainer, but I wasn’t really making money then. I was making under $1000 for a fight. I also had a job on the side. I was 18 at the time. At 19, I went and got a manager who was also part of K-1 before it was K-1 when it was called Strike Force. He helped promote it. Even since I got him the money started rolling in with sponsors, and life got easier and now I can train full time.
JC: Why The Scorpion? JJ: The team mates and fans gave it to me for different reasons. Some say when I am on my back I claw at people like a scorpion. Other people say it’s because when my opponents fall, I finish them off like a scorpion finishes his prey.
JC: Where do you train? JJ: Newbury Park, CA with Team Freedom about 30 minutes from my house.
JC: Is that your fight team or management team? JJ: It’s my fight team headed my Robert Ferguson.
JC: When did you start training in MMA? JJ: 1999
JC: What martial arts have you trained in? JJ: I’ve been boxing since I was 4 or 5. Me and my older brother use to box all the time in the back yard. I didn’t start learning by a coach until I was 9. I got into boxing because we use to beat the crap out of each other. My father thought it would be good to put something into and learn instead of just beating the crap out of each other. [Which includes going to Silver Gloves at 13.] I still box. I’ve been in HS wrestling. I did pretty good in my freshman and sophomore years. In my senior year I was undefeated with all pins in the first round. I studied [Seidokan] karate and a little Judo for 6 months [at 15] and kickboxing in HS. So, I’ve had a little bit of everything.
JC: What is your professional MMA record? JJ: 8-2
JC: Do you hold any titles? JJ: The Central Plains Wrestling (in Kansas) tournament title; the IFC Welterweight title and the WEC Super Fight title.
JC: When and where was your first fight? JJ: Gladiators Challenge on September 9, 2001.
JC: What promotions have you competed in? CPW, Gladiators Challenge, Kage Kombat, IFC, KOTC, UA and WEC.
JC: What is your fighting style? JJ: Boxing... Freestyle.
JC: All but 1 of your wins is by TKO from strikes. Who is your boxing coach? JJ: My current coach is Robert Ferguson, but my former coach was Francisco Padilla.
In Part 2, we’ll explore what drives Jackson today and where he sees himself in the future. We’ll discuss his upcoming fight with the HOOKnSHOOT 170 Pound Champion Chris “Lights Out” Lytle and his preparation
http://news.adcombat.com/article.shtml?id=3784
A trouble maker growing up, Jeremy “The Scorpion” Jackson was on a collision course with life. Attributing this to having many personal problems, including a speech impediment and girlfriend issues, Jackson attempted suicide at as early as 15. Through it all, Jackson remained athletic, competing in group sports, but admits to being a loner, often going off to abandoned buildings to sit for hours. Ironically, Jackson turned to fighting as his savior, leaving his family and friends behind after graduation on his journey to be a champion.
JC: When were you born? JJ: September 1982
JC: Where were you born? JJ: Brawley, CA
JC: Where were you raised? JJ: Imperial, CA
JC: What were you like growing up? JJ: I had a lot of problems growing up. I tried to commit suicide a lot. I was a trouble maker. If I didn’t go the way I did, I’d still be the same way and into drugs. Fighting has changed my life.
JC: Attempting suicide a lot at what age? JJ: First time was about 15. I dove off my roof and that didn’t work. I tried slitting my wrists and that didn’t work. I tried a lot of things. Back then I just didn’t want to live. I went through a lot of counseling just to be where I am today.
JC: What was it back then that you didn’t want to live for? JJ: A lot of things going on. I use to have a bad speech problem that I went through counseling to work on. I had a lot girlfriend problems... a lot of girls were breaking my heart. I was real gullible at the time. And more things that are personal all added up and at 15, I felt like I didn’t want to live anymore.
.
JC: Through all of that, did you participate in sports or school activities? JJ: I’ve always been athletic -- baseball, football, wrestling... pretty much all the sports, even swimming. My dad kept me in that stuff. I wanted to get out sometimes.
JC: Why is that? JJ: I was always quiet and avoiding the crowds. I like to be alone. Lots of time I’d go to an old abandoned building to sit and think and do nothing for hours. I really like to be by myself a lot.
JC: Interesting... JJ: I just feel uncomfortable around a lot pf people, which is strange because I am into fighting where there are thousands of people. I like being in the cage. But being out in public walking around at the mall I don’t like.
JC: Where do you live now? JJ: Port Hueneme, CA
JC: You’re single? JJ: Yes, single, but I currently have a girlfriend.
JC: I understand you’re a full-time fighter? JJ: Yes. I was with Robert Ferguson as my manager and trainer, but I wasn’t really making money then. I was making under $1000 for a fight. I also had a job on the side. I was 18 at the time. At 19, I went and got a manager who was also part of K-1 before it was K-1 when it was called Strike Force. He helped promote it. Even since I got him the money started rolling in with sponsors, and life got easier and now I can train full time.
JC: Why The Scorpion? JJ: The team mates and fans gave it to me for different reasons. Some say when I am on my back I claw at people like a scorpion. Other people say it’s because when my opponents fall, I finish them off like a scorpion finishes his prey.
JC: Where do you train? JJ: Newbury Park, CA with Team Freedom about 30 minutes from my house.
JC: Is that your fight team or management team? JJ: It’s my fight team headed my Robert Ferguson.
JC: When did you start training in MMA? JJ: 1999
JC: What martial arts have you trained in? JJ: I’ve been boxing since I was 4 or 5. Me and my older brother use to box all the time in the back yard. I didn’t start learning by a coach until I was 9. I got into boxing because we use to beat the crap out of each other. My father thought it would be good to put something into and learn instead of just beating the crap out of each other. [Which includes going to Silver Gloves at 13.] I still box. I’ve been in HS wrestling. I did pretty good in my freshman and sophomore years. In my senior year I was undefeated with all pins in the first round. I studied [Seidokan] karate and a little Judo for 6 months [at 15] and kickboxing in HS. So, I’ve had a little bit of everything.
JC: What is your professional MMA record? JJ: 8-2
JC: Do you hold any titles? JJ: The Central Plains Wrestling (in Kansas) tournament title; the IFC Welterweight title and the WEC Super Fight title.
JC: When and where was your first fight? JJ: Gladiators Challenge on September 9, 2001.
JC: What promotions have you competed in? CPW, Gladiators Challenge, Kage Kombat, IFC, KOTC, UA and WEC.
JC: What is your fighting style? JJ: Boxing... Freestyle.
JC: All but 1 of your wins is by TKO from strikes. Who is your boxing coach? JJ: My current coach is Robert Ferguson, but my former coach was Francisco Padilla.
In Part 2, we’ll explore what drives Jackson today and where he sees himself in the future. We’ll discuss his upcoming fight with the HOOKnSHOOT 170 Pound Champion Chris “Lights Out” Lytle and his preparation