Minnesota Ice was disqualified after 2 ½ minutes into the 1^st round at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The disqualification was awarded when Joey hit Nicholson with a vicious combination sending Nicholson down to a knee.  The last punch of the combination hit Nicholson while his knee was down according to the referee.  Nicholson was unable to recover and was visibly hurt after being pummeled throughout the first round.  Nicholson never landed a punch in the fight. 

     Joey equated the late punch with a quarterback hit just as he releases the ball.  You just can’t pull back.  You don’t know if he is really going to throw it or fake it.  Nicholson was avoiding punches during the fight by ducking down low and weaving.  He would go so low I couldn’t even see if he did take a knee. 

     This is the fourth disappointing loss for Minnesota Ice who believes he could still be undefeated if not for careless mistakes.  I felt great for this fight and was boxing at a level I have not experienced before.  I am extremely confident in my ability to take on anyone at this point and look forward to my next fight which will hopefully be soon.