The Fistic Mystic is Twin Cities native Ben Tighe. The Fistic Mystic blog is intended to be the premier purveyor of boxing news and thought in the Upper Midwest. Here you’ll find ringside reports, boxer profiles, contemplative “think pieces” about Minnesota’s boxing scene and the fighters and personalities who populate it. It’s Ben’s hope that whether you agree or disagree with him in any instance, you’ll find his articles interesting to read and you’ll recognize that his work is infused with the bedrock principles of passion, honesty, and integrity.
The Fistic Mystic is available for freelance work. Please email me at fisticmystic@hotmail.com for more information, or if you are a fighter or a fighter’s manager who would like to arrange an interview.
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Padilla // December 6, 2007 at 1:07 am |
I take it you like the Twins.
I had fun watching my A’s beat you guys down in the ALDS in 06.
But I can feel the pain of a Twins fan. You guys are about to lose Johan, and you’re the mid-west version of my team. (A yearly contender with a bitch for an owner who wants to make money and could give a flying f— about winning or the fans 
)
fisticmystic // December 6, 2007 at 12:28 pm |
You’re absolutely right about that. I’ll tell you, if we’re going to lose Santana, we’d better get no less than four good prospects and one everyday player for the guy. He’s incredible.
Padilla // December 9, 2007 at 1:56 pm |
At least. I mean he’s the best pitcher in the sport. No question.
Dane // February 1, 2008 at 2:51 pm |
Hi I’m trying to put together a rough history of the Minnesota Boxing Board and it’s incarnations over the years in Minnesota and was wondering if you might have any information or leads that might help me get a timeline together. If you have any information that might help and can send me an email that would be fantastic.
bibomedia // March 4, 2008 at 8:59 am |
Lo // September 28, 2008 at 8:29 pm |
Hi,
I started following the MN boxing scene about a year ago. I really enjoy checking in with your blog for your thoughts.
One thing I’m curious about and would love to read about is your take on the Brawl in St. Paul fight from 6/07 between Phil the Drill and Brandon Burke. What was up with BB showing up in running shoes and comic-print underwear to fight? The whole thing was really bizarre.
Thanks for taking the time to maintain this site.
fisticmystic // September 28, 2008 at 9:02 pm |
Lo, you’d have to ask someone who was there. I haven’t a clue.
But thanks for reading!
Judd // January 16, 2009 at 3:44 pm |
Ben,
Greetings and good day — Judd Spicer longtime St. Paul freelancer sportswriter here. My apologies for communicating via this Comment route, however I don’t have a My Space. In recent months, I’ve been doing some work with the fine fellas at Seconds Out Promotions. For a recent piece on Caleb Truax, I’ve also used the article for my online City Pages writings. Here’s the link should you have any interest in sharing it with your readers:
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2009/01/caleb_truax_cer.php
I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog, and have readily used your insight as a means of keeping current with the growing Midwest boxing scene. — keep up the fine work, bud, and
As always,
Be Well,
Judd Spicer, writer
Lo // February 18, 2009 at 10:13 am |
Hello again Fistic,
Do you take requests for interviews? I’d really like to learn more about Marvin Rodriguez. Perhaps you could find time to chat with and share?
Thanks for all your work on the site,
Lolo
fisticmystic // February 18, 2009 at 3:50 pm |
I’ll consider it. I’ve been told that Rodriguez was a very accomplished amateur in Mexico, but I don’t know anything else about him. What is it about him that interests you?
David Payne // November 11, 2009 at 9:03 am |
Hello Ben.
Nice work here.
fisticmystic // November 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm |
Thank you, David. I took a look at your work and you’re pretty good yourself!
teresa and jeff todd // November 20, 2009 at 2:14 pm |
just want to wish our nephew james (sandman ) todd all the best for tonights title fight in minesota,,,goooooo james u can do it, the whole of wales are behind you