Get To Know POUND4POUND

GC,


- do you cook? If so, your best dish?

i'm not much of a cook, just the basics...you wont catch me preparing rack of lamb or anything. I make a mean sardine dish...just give me some kumquat fruits, onions and soy sauce.


- what is your go to fast food place when time is short?

I'm a taco bell freak...enchirito, mexican pizza, taco supremes...must always include sour cream


- what is your go to restaurant for that special get together?

its either Stonefire Grill (that garlic lemon chicken is heaven) or Red Lobster

- Gatorade or Powerade?

Powerade

- what to you find the most annoying thing people do at the gym?

not wiping equipment down after their sets. i dont even care of they take their time, i respect people's pace but wipe up after yourself, we're all adults here.

- do you shower at the gym or at home instead?

i do a super wipe down then shower immediately when i get home

- how many suits do you own?

i've got 3: the interview suit, the wedding suit, and the power dinner suit

- do you coordinate your ensemble?

yes, it pretty much takes me an hour to figure it all out, trying all kinds of combinations

- how do you rate your dance skills?

remember Elaine from Seinfeld? i'm not as good as her

- is there such a thing as Stripper Etiquette?

for customers? absolutely...i know its a fantasy setting but those are still people...keep your respect at a high level

 

ohhhhhhh yea man...you dont snake like that...that's grounds for buying the offended friend his next lap dance

 

GC,



- where's your favorite casino?

i've always enjoyed being at MGM although my last stay at The Wynn was something else

- do you play the sports books, the card tables or hit the slots?

the 3 places you will find me in Vegas: the sports books, the slots, and at the buffet

- ever won big money there?

biggest winnings: $870 on a slot machine

- your opinion on the best buffet place there?

I'm been to a lot but the buffet at Rio and Ceasar's stand out

- do you believe taxi drivers there are on the take? Meaning they will recommend an establishment when they ask you where you are going?

yes i do...they have their own lil networks on which places to refer

- seen or were involved in a bar fight?

both. my crew used to make Laker games bar events and we've seen others get into it and we ourselves, have been dragged into participating

- indulged yourself or your crew in those Gentlemen's Club specialty rooms? They usually call them the Champagne Room [grin]...

i have been very curious but i havent indulged....yet

- been there during something festive like New Year's Eve or Halloween?

no but i wouldn't mind seeing what its like for a Halloween..im sure they are extra creative

- name at least five celebs [sports, music or acting] that you have seen there?

unfortunately, i have not seen any when i have gone

- would you ever live in Vegas?

there will be serious thoughts if the Raiders move there...im dead serious...i've already ran the idea of working remote with my director and VP

 

Do you have a favorite comedian?

What happens when your jam comes on?

Top 10 visited websites?

Build your perfect woman. What does she look like, what's she like?

What pet names have you been given?

Last 4 of your social? (Completing my file)

What makes you stop in your tracks and makes your jaw drop?

Have you ever spent more in vehicle alterations and accessories than the vehicle is worth?

What are 2 of your happiest moments?

 

Sirron,

Do you have a favorite comedian?

Dave Chappelle is must watch for me

What happens when your jam comes on?

i've been listening to classical lately so when a good 'jam' comes on, i wave my hand around like im a conductor of an orchestra...lame, i know...but its better than road raging when i bump tupac


Top 10 visited websites?

Lakers Ball, Boxingscene, Rotoworld, Facebook, Lakers.com, Raiders.com, LA Kings.com, Yahoo, that's pretty much just it


Build your perfect woman. What does she look like, what's she like?


Kate Beckinsale with patience galore and a never ending pursuit of humor and laughter. Must not be a hater of my teams and know when to give proper alone time after losses.


What pet names have you been given?

a goldfish named Spike


Last 4 of your social? (Completing my file)

6969


What makes you stop in your tracks and makes your jaw drop?


glorious meals and blockbuster trades...and whats left of my paycheck after i pay bills


Have you ever spent more in vehicle alterations and accessories than the vehicle is worth?

yes. prior to trading my old car, i spent waaaaaaaay too much money trying to maintain it...i should have just left it in a ditch and reported it stolen

What are 2 of your happiest moments?

finally coming to America as a kid to be with my father and the 99-2000 title...it had been so long and painful...to see our celebration on our floor, i legit had tears of happiness...we ruled again

 

Top 5 best food dishes of your people.

Whats your ideal Laker game watching set up?

 

I meant by a girl lol

 

John,

Best boxing match you've ever seen?

i've seen hundreds of great fights in the 30yrs+ of following boxing. For the longest time, nothing really touched Hagler-Hearns. There were classics like Gatti-Ward, Barrera-Morales, Vasquez-Marquez, Holyfield-Bowe, Chiquita-Carbajal. But the single best fight I've ever seen is hands down Castillo-Corrales. If i ever want to convert a casual fan into a legit fight fan, that's the fight i put on.



Best boxing coach: Steward or Dundee?

i have a lot of respect for both trainers but i'm gonna go with Emmanuel. Not sure how many world champions Dundee has produced but Emmanuel produced around 40 world champions IIRC.


What's the best thing about living in LA? Besides the traffic, what's the worst part?

the best part of living in LA is being able to wear flip flops and shorts during 'winter'. that and the diversity. the worst? clipper fans

You have $1 million to spend in 24 hours. You can't buy anything to take home with you. How do you spend it?

if i can't take it home with me? i guess i'm giving it away. Family, friends, charity. I might have Stonefire Grill cater to all the homeless shelters that night

Favorite family member? Why?

i love them all dearly and equally but if i had to choose, i would choose my last surviving grandma right now. She's not doing so well and i'd be lying if i said thinking about her doesn't keep me up at night sometimes. I plan on going home in December, my biggest fear is having to come home sooner.

 

Alam,

Top 5 best food dishes of your people.

1. lechon


2. adobo


3. pancit


4. kare kare


5. sisig


Whats your ideal Laker game watching set up?

at the bar with 20 of my closest buds or at my buddy's pad while we have the grill going

 

legit LOL bro

the usual; babe, baby, hun, love, buns, mahal

 

GC,

Pound's On and Off Work ?'s:

- have you ever played hooky with work [i.e. called in pretending to be sick, abducted by space aliens...]

when there is a good movie that just came out and i dont wanna deal with a weekend rush, i tend to 'not feel so well and need the day to rest'...ever been to a matinee on a weekday? the theater is allllll yours!

- what do you find annoying that a co-worker would do?

oh man this is easy; one of my biggest pet peeves are looooong, drawn out e-mail strings. if the point can't be made in 3 e-mails, pick up a phone and call me or use instant messenger.

- do you leave a few seconds on the kitchen microwave after you heat something?

yes. all the time there's 2secs left on the microwave. those 2 seconds can totally burn something you know

- in all your years of being employed, have you ever come across a wacky co-worker like a "sirron" type?

Sirron reminds of one of my favorite co-workers named Jay. If you wanted to laugh, find Jay and hang out with him for 10mins. I miss having that guy in the office. The king of dirty jokes and dry sports humor

- what is the longest you stayed with a company?

this current one bro, 10 years this month. i wasn't really planning on staying here this long. In fact, i just wanted to have some online experience on my resume then move on but, they've treated me very well

- your personality and sense of humor, did you get that from your mom or your dad?

my humor and discipline came from my pops. my soft side, that's all moms there

- do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?

i've been told that i've been a bit of an extrovert

- do you have a go to pick up line? If so, what is it?

"..dont you owe me money?"

- do you dig large gatherings or prefer smaller, intimate ones?

i prefer small gatherings among friends. i like the comfort of being within my circle

- are you a "b.y.o.b." [bring your own beer] proponent?

very much so. most of my friends have jobs so there's no need to drink my beer. everything in my refrigerator and pantry is open for anyone except the beer

Bonus ?
- do you organize get-togethers or usually go with someone in your circle who does?

i'm the group organizer. perfect example is my buddy calling me on Monday asking me what im doing on Friday and to 'help' him celebrate. That's homey code for 'let all our goons know to be there'. Same with international trips that we do, i'm the guy that coordinates with the agent and all the friends that are going.

 

exes dont exist in my world once its done. i dont hold grudges but i dont need to know what's going in with them and vice versa. my current ex is trying to change that rule but its not working.

 

GC,

Ten more [No Rhyme Or Reason]:

- in lieu of the psychos your friends have tried to hook you with, who was the worst date?

i kid you not, there was a girl back in the early 2000s that had the IQ of a chia pet. Nice lookin gal but it was the longest dinner i ever had. We had a window seat at some restaurant on Ventura blvd and a gorgeous looking exotic car rolled by. We both marveled at the color. Then i turned to her and asked 'What do you think of fuschia?' She replied, "i've never been there". The rest of the dinner, she talked about hair spray.

- ever stepped back because a close friend liked the same gal you did?

yes. many times actually. whenever i find out that anyone in my crew likes the same girl as me, i defer. there's too many girls in the world to strain brotherhood.

- can you ever get involved a gal who checks off just about all the boxes but is a die-hard C***** fan?

i met a girl that was suuuuuuper cool to party and just hang out with. great sense of humor, can poke fun at herself, great personality. she wasn't a C-bags fan but she was a Chargers fan. During the time when they were really good and would sweep us. we couldn't hang out during football season because she liked to talk about her Chargers and their dominance.

- attempt a game winning shot or a sure fire assist for it?

this Magic fan would drop that dime

- do you have a hockey jersey?

i had one a long time ago. IIRC, it was a Kelly Hrudey jersey. I've been planning on getting a current one but can't decide between Doughty or Quick.

- do you see yourself wearing pants with adjustable waistbands someday?

LMAO!!!! i probably would if they were comfy

- a practical skill you would like to learn and be really good at?

cooking or being a auto mechanic. i've looked into cooking classes at night and might do that with a buddy of mine who recently broke up with his gf. we both need to learn to cook for ourselves. cook healthy

- a concert or sporting event you regret missing?

Kobe's finale. I should have done everything in my power to have witnessed that. That and the 81 game. My previous job used to give away tickets and i didnt go to that because it was a Sunday night and didnt feel like driving.

- are you glass half full or glass half empty?

half empty. always wanting more

- ever witnessed a food fight [cafeteria, a burger joint...]?

in high school. it was also sloppy joe's day for those that still had meal tickets. what a glorious battle that was.