Frank Cucchiara, a poker pro known as "Frankie C," faced a tough challenge when he sparred with former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley following a poker matchup they had. O'Malley won a $25-$50 freezeout poker game, which resulted in Cucchiara needing to enter the ring. Their sparring session showcased O'Malley's superior combat experience as Cucchiara endured multiple hits and grew tired through the three rounds. Despite the challenging match, Cucchiara demonstrated commendable spirit in accepting the challenge against a skilled fighter, with videos shared on both of their YouTube channels.
"I want him to feel like he got hit by a truck," O'Malley said before the sparring session. "I want to hurt him in the body..."
"The poker game was intense, but this was more intense," O'Malley said of their time in the ring.
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