Jose Canseco Calls Frank Trigg, Trigg Says No

by Leland Roling on May 21, 2009 5:10 PM EDT

According to a report from MMAJunkie.com that talks about today's episode of TAGG Radio, Jose Canseco apparently "called around" asking for some help training for his bout against Hong Man Choi:

Veteran fighter Frank Trigg turned down 1988 MLB MVP Jose Canseco's request to train together for the former major leaguer's upcoming MMA debut....

On today's edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio, co-host Trigg said he "called around" and was disappointed to learn Canseco had apparently done little in the way of preparing for his May 26 DREAM.9 bout with 7-foot-2 kickboxer Hong Man Choi.

Canseco has been confirmed for DREAM's May 26th event that includes a "Super Hulk" tournament in which Canseco is to participate in. He is trying to seek some sort of training in order to be ready for this matchup, but it's a tad late to receive any real training in order to beat a giant like Choi.

It's interesting that nobody really wants to reach out to him. From what it sounds like, all the talk that Canseco had all sorts of ridiculous credentials backing his martial arts experience aren't a reality. He surely is waiting a very long time to finally get in the gym and actually train in MMA. Looks like the slaughter may really happen.

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Actually, he has been confirmed, it was on MMAWeekly a few weeks ago that Canseco would indeed participate in the tourney.

by MMASuPreMaCy on May 21, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

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by Leland Roling on May 21, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I know it’s in the article you quoted, but can one actually be MLB MVP? Isn’t there one per league?

by Derek Suboticki on May 22, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

“He’s running on a treadmill.”
. . .
“Other MMA guys are saying, ’Don’t associate yourself with the guy,’” Trigg said. “Besides, Hong Man Choi is going to rip his [expletive] head off.”

Nice. +1 for Trigg.

by Chris Nelson on May 21, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

He’s fucked.

Keep firing Assholes!

This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.

by Ubernoober on May 21, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs

rec'd. lol

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by IHateMMA on May 21, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

by ufc4 on May 21, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d almost forgotten that he played for Toronto. Thanks. sigh

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by AJB on May 21, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

McNamee

was also one of our trainers while Clemens was there….

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by achengy on May 21, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I want to say that Choi will take it easy on Canseco, like Minowa took it easy on that Korean baseball player he fought at DREAM.1…

But unfortunately for Canseco, Choi didn’t take it easy on Bobby Ologun…soooo…

by AnonymousA on May 21, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

Bobby got fucked up – HMC grabbed his heel, yanked his ass across the ring and hit him in the face.

by Derek Suboticki on May 21, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, but maybe HMC is more of a fan of baseball than he is of African comedians who live with monkeys to make Japanese audiences laugh.

by ilostmydog on May 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Well he would be the only person to do so then.

by Sam Cupitt on May 22, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions

No way fight happens….

He will get a last minute injury. I’ll be surprised if he makes his flight.

by Headkick on May 21, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah

This fight has no-show/fake injury written all over it.

I poop rainbows.

by Charles Awad on May 21, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I actually hope that’s what happens; the death of an American sports hero (which always seems to entail scandles and disgrace being swept under the carpet) would just kick MMA in the nuts.

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by AJB on May 21, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Frank Trigg Makes Good Decision

by Derek Suboticki on May 21, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs

Frank Trigg, Whats Wrong With You?

He hit 40 HRs and stole 40 bases in one year.
Only Soriano, A-Rod, and Bonds have accomplished that feat in baseball.

by MMASuPreMaCy on May 21, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

Being that he IS fighting in Japan

I’m having trouble deciphering whether or not you’re joking right now.

I poop rainbows.

by Charles Awad on May 21, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Thats the point.

by MMASuPreMaCy on May 21, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh geez...

Now you fancy yourself a puppet master. The mystery is palpable!

I poop rainbows.

by Charles Awad on May 21, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

This fight would never be allowed in the U.S.

the way Japan runs it’s athletic bodies disgraces the sport and is an impediment to legitimacy.

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Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who

by thetakeover on May 21, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

What are these Japanese “Athletic Bodies” you speak of?

Keep firing Assholes!

This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.

by Ubernoober on May 21, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously, the same minute! Someone always beats me to the punch.

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by AJB on May 21, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah Sexyama is already in the UFC

I dislike Matt Hughes.

by MonkeyCHops on May 21, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs

Sexy'd

Just to spite the Sexyama detractors.

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by Charles Awad on May 21, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

That is one sexy comment.

Keep firing Assholes!

This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.

by Ubernoober on May 21, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Green suits that comment.

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by Rundownloser on May 22, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions

I think the issue is that Japan doesn’t run any athletic bodies. There’s no oversight – just promoters.

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by AJB on May 21, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s not a sport over there, it’s just fights.

by spectaa on May 21, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

or more to the point; its just entertainment.

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by Benicio on May 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

poor jose. poor poor jose

by Yasnian on May 21, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

hes so fucked

by JoLy on May 21, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

It must be pretty bad being Jose Canseco, pretty freakin bad

by toughaintenough on May 21, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

And yet, I can’t feel sorry for him because he brought it on himself.

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by AJB on May 21, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I think this went from so-bad-it’s-good to just plain bad. I hope there’s a “mysterious injury” that prevents Canseco from fighting. I don’t know why he’s so vilified or what god he pissed off, but this seems a bit much to let happen in good conscience.

(Ugh, I’m speaking about conscience – please correct me if I do it again)

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by Scott C. Broussard on May 21, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

Conscience and Japanese MMA don’t mix.

by Derek Suboticki on May 21, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s a travesty but I don’t Jose is at risk to get killed or hurt worse than any legit fighter.

Have you seen his boxing match? Same thing will happen. He’ll get hit, kicked once or twice and either be KOd or turtle in the corner. I don’t think he’s at risk of getting into real trouble.

The man’s broke, he needs the pay-day. He answered ‘yes’ to the question: ‘Would you fight (insert name) for (insert amount)?’ I used to play that stupid question game when I was a kid, and I’d do the same thing if I needed the cash and the persona to make hay off it.

by lcollins1 on May 21, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

I imagine he is likely at much less risk in fact. First off there is a good chance that he will turtle and take very little damage. He also has probably gained quite a bit of bone density from years of HGH.

I dislike Matt Hughes.

by MonkeyCHops on May 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Canseco is a documented ass, but he’s also the only person who was ever honest about steroids in baseball and may have been the one to save the game and ultimately a lot of players’ lives.

Jose Canseco: America Hero

Think about that.

by jebushchrist on May 21, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Ken Caminiti (RIP) admitted to using steroids a handful of years earlier. He started getting people curious about steroids in baseball, then Canseco really blew everyone away by pointing fingers.

by ilostmydog on May 21, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I doubt Canseco will get beaten up badly. He will take a couple shots from Choi, turtle up and tap out. This fight will just last long enough for him to collect a paycheck.

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by Brad Ackerson on May 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions