Jennifer Huggins and Virgil Barrow spent the weekend sharing their passion for boxing, the community and ending cancer, at the inaugural Fantasy Sports Show at the International Centre in Toronto.
The “Money Fight” Redefined At The Fantasy Sports Show
Tens of millions tuned in around the world to watch one of boxing’s all-time greatest pugilists (Floyd Mayweather), go head-to-head with one of UFC’s best fighters (Conor McGregor). One thing that this weekends “Money Fight” proved, unequivocally, is just how entertaining boxing is to everyone!
Nearly one hundred exhibitors were out this weekend at the inaugural Fantasy Sports Show, while the world got ready to watch one of the biggest fights in history. The best in their fields were out at the show, including The Fantasy Footballers, PlayLine, Archers Arena and The Toronto Argos, to name just a few. Guests had the opportunity to explore everything from virtual reality, to learning the ins and outs of drafting your own football team.
Virgil Barrow (FTEC Fight Team Head Coach) traded in the gloves for the clubs as he brushed up on his golf swing.
“Boxing left me with a boost of adrenaline that lasted over 24 hours!”
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Photographer: Virgil Barrow | SirusXM Radio Host, Todd Shapiro laced up for his first boxing lesson at The Fantasy Sports Show. He was so pumped after throwing a few punches that he was inspired to take up boxing recreationally.
Photographer: Virgil Barrow | Rodofo Valesquez, Canadian National Team Boxer and Fight To End Cancer Ambassador, gives Argos Cheerleader a technical boxing lesson.
Michael ‘The Count’ Lisping, Current UFC Middle Weight Champion, Skype’d into The Fantasy Sports Show talk shop and gave his thoughts on the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight.
PlayLine Ambassador and Heavyweight Boxing Legend, Riddick Bowe, spent the weekend sharing his sports expertise with sport fans. PlayLine’s goal is to make fantasy sports for everyone – by simplifying the process, focusing on the super star players you know and love, and by offering the biggest cash prizes in all of daily fantasy sports.
Photographer: Virgil Barrow | Donnie Bruni, Account Executive at the Toronto Argonaut Football Club, was hooked as soon as the gloves went on. Donnie is a FTEC2018 Fight Team hopeful and would be our first fighter representing the Argos.
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