PointCrow details about stepping into the ring with his biggest inspiration, Disguised Toast

After a brutal match between content creators PointCrow and DisguisedToast at Ludwig’s Chessboxing event, Eric talks about what it was like to face one of his greatest inspirations in a match of brains and brawn .

Influencer boxing has become quite the spectacle in the last year or so. The social media giant KSI, Logan Paul and Jake Paul pioneered the sport a few years ago.

There’s something satisfying about watching two vaguely familiar socialites punch each other in front of an audience of thousands. Especially when both boxers are responsible for creating content you’ve been consuming for years.

Watching amateurs throw punches in a boxing round is a lot of fun, but Ludwig has found a way to add a twist to the sport. Gamers PointCrow and DisguisedToast headlined the card on Dec. 11, 2022 at the first Influencer his chess boxing event, two content creators known for their entertaining on-screen gameplay. compete for physical and mental aptitude.

However, PointCrow, revealed in a pre-match promotional video, explained how DisguisedToast inspired them to start streaming. In an interview with Dexert, Pointclaw shared what it was like to train for a sport he had never played, what happened after the match, and what it was like to step into the ring for the first time. It explains in detail.

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Chess boxing training and ring entry

Not only was PointCrow in Ludwig’s Mogul Chessboxing event, he was fighting in every other fight and main event match leading up to his match with DisguisedToast. If there was any pressure on the combatants to perform well, it was on Crowe and Eric.

Training for the main event is grueling enough, but this is also both fighters’ boxing debuts.

“I knew DisguisedToast didn’t practice chess much, so I put all my effort into boxing training. Stalking his chess.com account and all the matches he played before the event. And I found out that our chess skill level/ELO is also about the same so for the chess part I had some idea of ​​what his opening was and practiced against it a bit .

“When it comes to boxing, I know that when Toast is focused on something and he’s used to it, no one can stop him. He’s incredibly smart and uses whatever he can.” So my goal was to swing as aggressively as possible to get him out of the rhythm quickly.

Eric revealed that he didn’t spend time on chess or chess theory, instead focusing all his energy on the physical aspects of the event. This was a fatal mistake that could be the reason he fell to Disguised Toast by checkmate.

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He also enjoyed the boxing portion of the event more, but said boxing training was much more difficult. Are you filming? Brutal. Hey, but at least it really wakes you up!”

Of course, athletes can train as much as they want, but nothing can fully prepare them for what it’s like to actually step into the ring. , excitement, opponents are there.

“I was so nervous before the match!” admits PointCrow. Will I fall for the bet? Will it be a battle worthy of the name of “main event”? “

“I had a lot of thoughts swirling around in my head, but the moment I stepped outside, the moment those thoughts disappeared. and laid it all out for millions to see, and more importantly, I had too much fun to care!“

Aftermath of a brutal battle

For professional boxers, few matches are as intense as those between PointCrow and DisguisedToast. Going into the final round of boxing, Eric needed to win by knockout. Otherwise, Toast wins the match.

Both fighters landed blow after blow with the burning intention of knocking their opponent unconscious. Blood was spilled, but neither came in time.

“Toast and I were almost destroyed at the end of the card. He was bleeding. I could barely concentrate. I wish I could remember more what happened right after the final round. , Unfortunately, Toast and I were diagnosed with a mild concussion in the locker room.

“I had splitting pains in my head and could only keep from tearing my brain out of my skull. DisguisedToast later revealed that he had trouble sleeping after the fight, but PointCrow faced opposition.

“I find it harder to stay awake! Maybe I stole sleep from him. increase.”

Comparing Influencer Boxing to “Real” Boxing

Despite the attention of hundreds of thousands of viewers at these events, the term ‘influencer boxing’ remains stigmatized. Despite six months of training for a single bout, the idea that these events are not on the same level as professional boxing. I’m here.

“I think having influencers get into boxing is a great way to bring new blood to the sport and put on a great show. The content that comes out of these energetic events is unparalleled,” he said. said. “In terms of thinking about these ‘leisurely events’, I think Chess Boxing and Creator His Clash are by no means leisurely.” Calling them that way undermines the sheer production quality and entertainment value these events bring. My coach was shocked by the venue and the viewership itself, and said it resembled the professional fight he used to be in.

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He warned that people watching influencer boxing might find it less competitive than professional bouts. So it’s not something the average person should jump into without doing some research.”

PointCrow’s future in the sport of boxing

Like clockwork, after one fight, audiences want to know if and with whom their favorite influencer is back in the ring.

“I’m not sure if I should try again! It was incredibly fun to participate and I fell in love with the sport itself. But in the short term, I decided to avoid all contact sports and stay in shape and fit.” I will continue boxing to do that.”

However, he said he would like to see how he would fight in a regular boxing match. ” followed by incredible nuances. The mental battle in chess boxing is definitely underrated. “

In terms of who to play against, he already had the perfect opponent. “I think we were lucky that our first card was from DisguisedToast. Talking about what I enjoyed, the respect we had for each other, and how it all went wrong, he was My ideal partner! “

Will PointCrow return to the ring? Will he get another chance to triumph over DisguisedToast? Or will his idea of ​​a hybrid of knitting and boxing come to fruition and create a new sporting frenzy?