SAINT MARTIN--Darrius "Hawk" Jackson will climb into the ring in hopes of winning the Welterweight title at Vanterpool Stadium on April 4.
At age 21, Jackson has already had 10 pro fights and gone 31 rounds. He has yet to loose a pro fight. He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall calls himself the Hawk and is alrady dreaming of being the greatest fighter of all time.
That may have come with help from his mom. Not only does she encourage Jackson but she went out and got him a promoter. Not just any promoter but the legendary
Murad Muhammad.
Renita Rene, approach Muhammad and asked if he would consider working her son.
For those of you who do not recognize the name Murad Muhammad, he has been in boxing from the age of fourteen. He worked with the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali. For more than 40 years he managed Ali.
And now not only has he agreed to represent Jackson but has labled the up and coming star as “The Future Greatest of All Time.”
Jackson is no stranger to hard work. In fact since age five he goes to his fathers gym and trains everyday since age 5.
“I want to become world champion, I want to be the greatest,” he said. “I'm not just in it to win the belts, I want to be the greatest.”
Murad Muhammad said this historic event promises to be a defining moment not only for “Hawk,” but for the island as it hosts a championship boxing showdown of this magnitude. The community is encouraged by Muhammad to come out and show full support as this young champion with roots from Saint Martin steps into what could be the fight that launches him onto the world stage.
It is hard to believe anything but the best for Jackson with the likes of Muhammad as his trainer.
Murad Muhammad is sought after by top companies.
Imagine Phil Knight , owner of Nike, requested Murad Muhammads’ assistance and ideas in introducing Michael Jordan and the launching of Jordan brand.
Jerry Jones, owner of Dallas Cowboys, sent his private jet to New Jersey to enable Murad Muhammad to attend a strategic meeting of minds in Dallas.
Jim Brown, Former Football Hall of Fame, Running Back for Cleveland Browns former Actor, asked Murad Muhammad to assist him with the development of his “American I Can” community program.
The list continues page after page of people who have sought out advice and or help from Muhammad.
And now, Muhammad has agree to work with Darrius "Hawk" Jackson who will step into the ring on Saint Martin in April.
