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Brian Maxwell FB file photo
More of an MMA and bare-knuckle professional fighter by trade, Brian Maxwell decided to try his hand – or fists – at boxing this year. His second fight ever this past Saturday was a four-round exhibition in Miami against Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, the former NFL wide receiver. Ochocinco and Maxwell – who lives in Roanoke – fought to a 4-round draw. Maxwell scored the only knockdown in an undercard bout before the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul main event. Maxwell is 33; Ochocinco Johnson a decade older.
Female top finisher Kate Buss (left) with Carilion’s Patrice Weiss. G Marrano photos
Marni Sumball-2nd female finisher by overall time
Delayed a year by the pandemic, the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge triathlon made its debut today – its economic impact up to ten million dollars. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
About 1600 swimmers entered the water at Carvins Cove this morning for the 1.2 mile swim that kicked off the Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge triathlon. Participants from 43 states and a handful of countries took part; the top female finisher was Blacksburg’s Kate Buss. Hundreds came out to the River’s Edge Sports Complex to cheer on the Triathletes and to enjoy the Ironman Village. More coverage tomorrow morning on WFIR