(APR 10) On April 8th, WBAN received a press release
from Terry Washington of Right Cross Entertainment this week, in
regards to Washington (Boxing Trainer) and Jeri Sitzes deciding to
go their separate ways.
Jeri Sitzes contacted WBAN earlier today, and gave a written
response to the release from Washington. Sitzes said the
following:
"I'd like to take this time to thank Terry [Washington] for all his
hard work the past few years. He helped me up my game in boxing
which led to several straight wins including a championship in 06'.
I've always had the utmost respect for him and trusted him as a
friend and a trainer. I am surprised that he sent a press release
stating our trainer/fighter breakup...and even worse to insinuate
that I do not love my sport.
Outside of the ring, I am one of
the least confrontational people you will ever meet but I can't keep
quiet on this one. Like most boxers, I sacrifice being away from my
family for weeks and traveling at my own expense across several
states to train in camp. I somehow help support my family on the
chump change that I make in fights and take the risk on getting
injured. I know about the love, passion, focus, intensity and
intelligence that you have to put in because I live it.
After
my last bout with Lisa Brown, the embarrassment Terry suffered was
made very clear to me. I made a potentially easy fight close and it
cost me a championship. I accept fault 100% and learned from my
mistake and will move on to redeem myself.
I know trainers' also put
their time on the line and I am not without gratitude but I also
know a trainer should never degrade their fighter but bring out the
best in them. It's unfortunate that this situation was even made
public. I sincerely wish Terry the best and hope he finds a fighter
who is better suited with his training style. Thank you,
Jeri"