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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Oh sure, Grady Brewer knows the score.
Or to be more precise, all of them.
He knows he's 38 years old, which disqualifies him from legitimate title consideration in the eyes of some. He knows he's got double-digit losses on his record, which causes others to ignore the circumstances -- not to mention the 25 wins -- that share space on his resume.
And he knows his first shot at a world championship -- the IBO's title at 154 pounds -- is being largely ignored because, well -- it's the IBO.
But that doesn't mean he has to acknowledge the slights.
"People need to start realizing that I know how to fight," said Brewer, who'll meet former prospect Anthony Thompson at the Pala (Calif.) Casino Spa & Resort on Aug. 22.
"A lot of guys just go out there and try to get by on their natural talent, but I've learned how to use my mind in a fight and that gives me an advantage over someone with just pure talent."
Brewer has faced all sorts of talent since turning pro in 1999, including reigning middleweight titlist Kelly Pavlik, ex-160-pound kingpin Jermain Taylor and recent title challengers and/or top contenders Peter Manfredo Jr., Marco Antonio Rubio, Jose Luis Zertuche and Sechew Powell. [details]
Or to be more precise, all of them.
He knows he's 38 years old, which disqualifies him from legitimate title consideration in the eyes of some. He knows he's got double-digit losses on his record, which causes others to ignore the circumstances -- not to mention the 25 wins -- that share space on his resume.
And he knows his first shot at a world championship -- the IBO's title at 154 pounds -- is being largely ignored because, well -- it's the IBO.
But that doesn't mean he has to acknowledge the slights.
"People need to start realizing that I know how to fight," said Brewer, who'll meet former prospect Anthony Thompson at the Pala (Calif.) Casino Spa & Resort on Aug. 22.
"A lot of guys just go out there and try to get by on their natural talent, but I've learned how to use my mind in a fight and that gives me an advantage over someone with just pure talent."
Brewer has faced all sorts of talent since turning pro in 1999, including reigning middleweight titlist Kelly Pavlik, ex-160-pound kingpin Jermain Taylor and recent title challengers and/or top contenders Peter Manfredo Jr., Marco Antonio Rubio, Jose Luis Zertuche and Sechew Powell. [details]
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