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Video: Power Slap president Frank Lamicella says athletes ‘absolutely feel like it’s a sport,’ are warned of inherent risk
Lamicella discusses the reality of bringing the slapfighting league to TBS, why he’s unconcerned with criticism, and what the promotion is planning next.
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Power Slap president Frank Lamicella speaks on the process it took to make the slapfighting league a reality, address the criticism surrounding the newly sanctioned sport, discusses what to expect from the TBS-aired series “Power Slap: Road to the Title” moving forward, and much more.
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