"In 2010, I would like to start fighting some tough competitors to see where I am in the game and then, when I get my opportunity, I'll be ready for it and I'm going to shock somebody… I have to fight often. I got to fight a bunch. I have to learn and get these rounds in. I really don't call any names. Whoever is in the way, I'm going to destroy and dominate and win, so I can get to a world title. It's a long road to the world title. I've got a long road ahead of me," stated undefeated up-and-coming middleweight George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah (21-0-1, 18 KOs). A Native America middleweight prospect hailing from the plains of Oklahoma, Tahdooanhippah is already an accomplished amateur wrestler and kickboxer, but now he's focused on making his dreams a reality by becoming a world champion in boxing. Check out what he had to say!
 
OTG: You're down in the south making everybody proud in the state of Oklahoma, George. What's going on? We know you will be back in the ring shortly brother. January 28th is just around the corner. Any word yet on who the victim is?

GT: I don't know yet, possibly some guy out of Ohio; maybe a guy from Illinois right now.  I don't know. All I know is that it's the first fight for me, back for January. I'm going to get rolling this year, get in and get some experience. I'm looking to land something good in March and April.

OTG: You are competing in the vicinity of middleweight. You've got a great record right now, 21 wins, 18 coming by way of knockout, no defeats and 1 draw. You're definitely doing your thing in the south. You stayed active in 2009. Is it going to be a lot of the same or do you have something else in store for us? How's 2010 shaping up for you man?

GT: Oh yeah, still climbing to the top. I know that I can't get there with one shot. I'm going to keep on fighting and keep on climbing to the top. In 2010, I would like to start fighting some tough competitors to see where I am in the game and then, when I get my opportunity, I'll be ready for it and I'm going to shock somebody.
 
OTG: Speaking of climbing to the top, how often do you expect to fight this year? Are you expecting four fights or more or are you looking at maybe three more fights tops after this first one? 

GT: This year I'm hoping to fight like last year; seven fights at least.  I know that not all fights are going to be a big fight.  This year, I'm going to need two or three tough fights to build me up as a better fighter. So, you know, I'm ready for that chance when I step into that ring to fight someone good. I want to be 110% ready to get down so, you know, I'm going to take it in stride.  I'm not in a rush.  I have a great manger that positions me and he keeps me busy and he keeps things happening. The opportunity is there all the time.  Just when I'm going to take it, is it the right time to take it? My trainer and my team could be right and we need to be strategic about what we are going to do and that's our plan.  Just keep on rolling.  Maybe a year. I say no less than a year. I'm going to be out there. Whoever's in the middleweight division, I'm coming for you.

OTG: You're one of those fighters that walks around with power in your fists and you normally KO the people you step into the ring with. What have you been doing to work on your all-around boxing skills as well? We know you don't have to work on your power. What's it like in the gym? Have you been refining the style of the Comanche Boy?

GT: Luckily I have people like Grady Brewer two blocks down from my work. His gym is down the road from my gym. I've had the luxury of having him in my boxing career, in my life, for eight years now, being a mentor, a stablemate. Being with him, my main thing is to work on my confidence, being cool, being calm and being relaxed in the ring; knowing that you won't get it all done in one or two rounds, or three rounds. Fight for 12, be ready for 15. The main thing is to be comfortable in the ring, and that's what I've been working for. Being calm and being cool, just letting it come to me, kind of like people that have excellent defense, like Floyd Mayweather.  It looks fun. They make boxing fun and that's what I want to do. The same thing.

OTG: The fans can tell when a fighter really enjoys what he does. That can't help but to transfer over to them and give them a great experience. Recently on Friday Night Fights, Teddy Atlas was saying sometimes power can be a blessing and sometimes a curse. When you go into the fight, do you look for the knockout or do you let it come?

GT: Yeah, it could be a curse if you live on it. If you live on power, it's kind of like living by the sword; you die by the sword because you will come with power, then there's the chance someone is going to catch you with some power. I don't focus on power. I try to be calm and cool and slick. If it comes, it comes. With my record, people think I'm looking to knock people out because of my knockouts. Maybe I want them to think that, causing them to be a little tentative. My deal is to be cool and do my thing in boxing. Some people are blessed with power and some people aren't. Some people got a good chin. I want to be able to pick my opponents apart... body, head, head, body. I just want to be a well-rounded fighter. I'm training every day and try to get in 110% condition; the Manny Pacquiao approach. Just be a machine and being an animal in there. 

OTG: Earlier, you were talking about stepping up your competition. What kind of names do you have in mind that you maybe discussed with your manager?

GT: People in my region running around within the middleweight division; prospects. Prospects, pretty much prospects. You got people like David Medina. I heard that he's been calling my name some. I hope it might be an opportunity some time in March or April. I just feel like I'll destroy him when I want it. I don't think it's my time to start calling out the big names yet. I've come late in the game, so I need to learn and get some experience. That's my main thing.  That's why I have to fight often. I got to fight a bunch. I have to learn and get these rounds in. I really don't call any names. Whoever is in the way, I'm going to destroy and dominate and win, so I can get to a world title. It's a long road to the world title. I've got a long road ahead of me. I'm just relaxing, being safe and doing my thing.

OTG: Definitely! You were talking a little bit there about training and working with Grady Brewer. What kind of training regimen are you on? Would you be open to new things or do you go for an old school boxing trainer? 

GT: People do different things as far as technique, which is always good to work on as a fighter, but boxing can get to a certain point where we know what we are doing.  It boils down to how hard you are going to train and how bad do you want it.  I've got to keep the same intensity day in and day out.  That's what's hard because you have to keep it going and keep it up.  I like the old school as a foundation, but all the new school science works...the interval training, the sprints. Just different type of stuff. I'm open to anything. If it works, I'm going to keep using it.
 
OTG: We'll keep following what's going on with the Comanche Boy. Keep us posted on your career George and thanks for stopping by.
 
GT: I appreciate it brother.