Before the world knew who Frankie Edgar was, the former UFC lightweight champion was just another kid from Jersey with dreams of making a living as a prizefighter.Those dreams took him to the Jerome Boxing Club in the Bronx in July of 2005, where the 23-year-old was going to compete in a mixed martial arts fight that bore little resemblance to the one he will engage in on Saturday night in Madison Square Garden.More than 11 years ago, MMA wasn’t even sanctioned in New York, leading to shows like the UCL (Underground Combat League). And for those who stepped into that ring, it wasn’ … Read the Full Article Here
Frankie Edgar: From dreams to reality
Before the world knew who Frankie Edgar was, the former UFC lightweight champion was just another kid from Jersey with dreams of making a living as a prizefighter.Those dreams took him to the Jerome Boxing Club in the Bronx in July of 2005, where the 2…