Mike Rodgers "Honkytonk Hitman"

Country : (cd available amazon.com ) Mike Rodgers A man moves to Nashville, Tennessee from Little Rock, Arkansas to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a country-music star. After living out of his car for a week or two, he enters the professional boxing ring to make some quick cash. He doesn't know if he can recapture his past glory as a distinguished amateur boxer. Much to his own surprise, he starts winning bout after bout and eventually wins a world title. One might think that this scenario forms the plot of a would-be novel or screenplay in the fertile imagination of a most creative writer. But it is not. This is the real life story of Mike Rodgers, a country music singer and professional boxer who has 25 wins -20 by kayo - and only two losses. In 1997, Rodgers, an aspiring musician, traveled from his home state of Arkansas to the Music City to give his music career a boost. In the past, he had played on the club circuit throughout the south, opening for country music stars such as his idol Merle Haggard. After performing on the road for four years with his band Gator-Dilla out of Shreveport, Rodgers ventured to Nashville to make his dreams a reality. When he came to Nashville, Rodgers had little money and even lived out of his car for a period of time. "I came to Nashville with a beat-up car, a guitar and three garbage sacks full of clothes," he says. The story of his pro career is nothing short of legendary. Upon arriving in the Music City, Rodgers soon learned about weekly professional boxing shows held at the Music City Mix Factory. Rodgers first professional boxing license has the address of a local honky-tonk bar that he had been frequenting because he was living in his car. He keeps it in his wallet to this day as a reminder of his struggles. In June 1997, Rodgers entered the ring with a pair of tennis shoes, swimming trunks and his ever-present cowboy hat. Before he could be introduced, some drunk in the crowd yelled: "Hey cowboy, who in the hell are you, the HonkyTonk Hitman?" When Mike knocked out his 6'6" opponent in the first round of the fight, the nickname stuck and a legend began. The promoters had thought he would just be an opponent, unaware of his extensive amateur career (155 wins-26 losses) in which he compiled numerous state and regional titles. Instead, he became a crowd favorite after kayoing a string of foes in less than two rounds. "I went from homeless to hero with one punch," Rodgers says. Mike fought his way up the rankings and continued to make a name for himself in the sport of boxing when he won the WBF Super-Cruiserweight championship of the world.

Rodgers continues to pursue his dreams in music now that he has retired from professional Boxing. He is busy promoting his latest CD titled "Honkytonk Hitman" produced by Robert Ellis Orall and performing his high energy shows across the country . Many may question whether this young man can accomplish his lofty goals. But, Rodgers does not doubt himself. He believes it's his destiny. "I come from a good heritage," Rodgers says. "I am the son of Boxing Silver & Golden Gloves Hall of Famer Ray Rodgers and the Great grand nephew of country music Hall of Famer Jimmie Rodgers. It is in my blood so I really didn't have a chance. Some things in life you can choose, some you can't. I feel like this was my destiny, I was born to be the HonkyTonk Hitman."

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• Honkytonk
• Hitman

[australianfan]

He used to be a professional boxer has retired now, real country music gain. hope he does well ☺

[chachiSOG]

@farmladyful i dont know bro he was a multy national champion in the amatours

real hard hitter

[latokatn506]

hot stuff hear good song it need's air time

[rodgemd]

Thank you for taking a listen and leaving a comment. ~Mike Rodgers

[CandyChic2468]

good

[farmladyful]

A little like Alan Jackson I thought . a rel catchty numbern I'm sure he has done better singing than boxing, a real country gain australianfan.

[budmorgan64]

I like the Honkytonk Hitman. Great song and nickname .