By Coma News Staff
Back from a decisive defeat at last years Chessboxing tournament Jax Owen looks to retake the crown as Coma’s Chess boxing Champion.
Did you know? Chessboxing originated in London.
“I’m not worried about the competition because there’s not many smart athletic people in Coma. You are either one or the other.” says Jax Owen, owner of Jax Used Cars.
The ultimate mash-up of brains and brawn, chessboxing is exactly what it sounds like. Competitors must be masters of both knocking out and checkmating opponents, as the sport involves alternating rounds of chess and boxing. I can only imagine that repeated blows to the head must affect their ability to develop chess strategies.
The tournament begins Friday at the Coma Community Center and will continue until someone either checks out or checkmates. The entry fee for the event is $5. Food and drink are not included.
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