Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Tallahassee's boxing champ gives FAMU Rattlers a pep talk

Tallahassee, FL - Tavoris Cloud walked to the podium inside the Gallimore Field House and announced to the Florida A&M football team that he'd left his notes home, then proceeded to freestyle his way through a speech that was humorous as much as it was motivational.

Coach Joe Taylor said he invited the undefeated Tallahassee boxer to give the Rattlers some insight Monday night on what it takes to be a champion, as a prelude to the start of practice Wednesday. Cloud holds the IBF version of the world light heavyweight title and FAMU is co-defending MEAC champion.

Cloud talked about his commitment to training, his struggle to become a world champion and how to cope with distractions. He didn't come off as...

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