“I don’t think boxing helped me prepare for the military or for going to war, I think the war prepared me more mentally for boxing.” – Sammy Vasquez
Undefeated welterweight contender and U.S. Army Veteran Sammy Vasquez served two tours of duty in Iraq as a member of the U.S. National Guard before turning pro in 2012. Check out this video to watch Vasquez discuss why he joined the military and his life-changing experience in Habbaniyah, Iraq: http://s.sho.com/1JVypHq
Vasquez faces once-beaten welterweight Wale Omotoso this Sunday on Premier Boxing Champions on CBS, live on CBS Sports at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
