Fight callout on Twitter has unique conclusion
Anthony Smith: “Well, I’m mighty disappointed in you Sam Alvey … as the “call out king” I expected to see a bout agreement with your name on it in no time for UFC Lincoln. Guess I’m not wiping that smile off after all.”
Bitter Twitter quarrels are a central means to build interest in a fight today. There are endless references to mothers, wives, and death.
Thus the end of a recent call out was an appreciated change of pace.
Texas-born, Nebraskan UFC light heavyweight Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith is a member of team Disorderly Conduct. It was no surprise that when he wanted a fight, and sent out a message to Sam Alvey, who is no stranger to call-outs himself.
https://twitter.com/lionheartsmith/status/1011341722595545088
Sorry bro, i talked to you at the event though 🙂 things are cooking on my end
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) June 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/lionheartsmith/status/1011738064505405445https://twitter.com/lionheartsmith/status/1011756883412209672
I’m cooking/working on adopting a child from Africa and fostering children in California my friend.
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) June 27, 2018
The plan to adopt has been in motion for some time, and was referenced by Alvey last year.
“My wife and I made the major decision to adopt a child from Africa,” he wrote shortly after signing to fight Rashad Evans. “Adopting a child is not easy. It’s a very involved process that takes time and money, but after having three children of our own, my wife and I are ready to open our family to another child; something spoke to us. We always had the idea of adopting a child, but the original plan was to wait until my wife completed her doctorate. But then she found a child in need, and we decided this was the perfect time and opportunity for us.”
https://twitter.com/lionheartsmith/status/1011767838485426178
I love the fight and whoever you get I’ll be rooting for you 👍🙂🤛
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) June 27, 2018
