Chris "SweetPea" Pearson

Name: Chris "SweetPea" Pearson
 
College: Northern Michigan University/ U.S.O.E.C. Boxing

Sport: Boxing

Class: Freshman

Current City: Marquette, Michigan

Hometown: Dayton/Trotwood, Ohio

Birth date: 11-12-90

Age: 19

Height/Weight Class: 5'10/152lbs

On your sport…...

How long have you been boxing? What inspired you to start boxing?

I started boxing when I was 7yrs old. As a child I was really into karate movies and TV shows,
so I tried karate first, but it wasn’t for me. So my dad took me to a
boxing gym and the rest is history.

Where is your favorite place to fight?

Any big stage excites me to perform.

What is your favorite number? Why?

My favorite number is 3, because my favorite basketball player Dwayne Wade wears it.

Who is the best boxer you’ve boxed WITH and/or AGAINST?

My Teammate Jesse Hart.

Do you have a pre-fight ritual? If so, what is it?

I just put on my iPod, and let the music do the rest.

What made you choose Northern Michigan University?

Coach Al Mitchell and the U.S.O.E.C. Program.

If you weren’t a boxer, what sport would you play?

Basketball or Football

What is the worst experienced you’ve had? What did you learn from it?
Tearing My ACL, and Meniscus. It taught me to never take anything for
granted, especially your health.

Have you ever had an injury while boxing?

I fought a few fights before my knee was a hundred percent.

What do you consider as your greatest boxing accomplishment?

Wining every national title that I’ve won. I trained hard for all of them and it paid
off.

What is your most memorable moment? Why?

Winning nationals on my coach’s birthday.

How has your family reacted to all of your boxing success?

My entire family is very proud of me, although not all of them like the fact of me
boxing. My dad is very instrumental in my life, keeping me humble, and
thankful for all my accomplishments.

Behind your sport…...

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Watching Boxing and comparing myself to the best professional boxers. I also enjoy playing basketball and spending time with my family.

Name 3 Fun Facts about yourself that people may not know.

I like to make people laugh, I love listening to music, and I’m a daddy’s boy.

Do you have a pet peeve? If so, what is it?

My pet peeve is when people talk about how much they want something, but don’t put forth the effort to make it happen.

Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook.

What is your favorite movie? TV Show?

My favorite movie is Love and Basketball. My Favorite TV show is anything with boxing.

Ps3 or Xbox?

PS3

What is your favorite part about college?

The Olympic dome, where we train at.

What is the first thing you notice about people?

Their appearance.

Who is the most influential person you’ve met? Why?

My Uncle Craig Thurmond, because he knows what I’m capable of and he always has the right
words to inspire me.

What do you value the most?

My Family.

What is your major? Why did you choose it?

Undecided

Is there anything that you regret or would take back in your life?

Nothing at all.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Successful and living somewhere warm.

Final thoughts…...

How do you feel about being the Dorm Rumor?

It’s a pleasure. I’m thankful that someone wants to know me, and where I got my start.

What are your thoughts about Mylan Murphy?

He’s a talented basketball player, and an even better person.

What will you continue to Strive4?

To be the best boxer, and person that I’m capable of being.