Michael Lohan will not be fighting on November 24th 2008 because he would be violating his parole terms, according to NY State laws.  He will remain a participant in the Long Island Fight for Charity in an exclusive match scheduled for March of 2009 against Bob Venero taking place at Carlyle on the Green.

So Lohan, what’s the deal banana peel?

1)  You knew that you were on parole, did you really think you could stay under the radar in a charity boxing match that became international news, with judgments against you?
 
2) You took part in a press release to only draw more attention when you knew the whole time you weren’t able to participate.  For someone who knows the law pretty well (jailbird alert!) you should have known that a boxing match wouldn’t be feasible in November of 2008.

3) You didn’t show up at the Crazy Donkey for the kickoff party to explain to your supporters the circumstances.  Many people are supporting this cause because of your influence.  This is a great Long Island charity, why should they be bending over backwards for you?  In all seriousness, if you were ashamed or embarrassed, we’d understand.  The least you could have done is send your BFF Stephen Baldwin down, right?  Isn’t that what friends are for?   : )

4) “The Humanitarian Hitman” Bob Venero, has contributed nearly $30,000 to support a great cause and take on a Long Island “bad boy” in the ring.  Bob Venero steps up to the plate, puts in serious gym time, and you start acting shady? How could you play him like that?  Venero is now taking on two opponents in the name of charity.

Michael Lohan hasn’t completely turned his back on the charity, he’s just got a lot of people excited for nothing only to postpone the “main event” to a future date.  On the flipside, what if Michael Lohan didn’t know that this was violating his parole terms?   After all, this event is for charity and I believe Michael Lohan has a benevolent agenda.  Why would NY State make participation in a charity event a parole violation for Michael?  This is a controlled and sanctioned charity boxing event, not a street fight.  In Lohan’s defense, why is the NYS Parole board shutting him down?  Michael Lohan is a “changed man” and trying to make a differece in the community. What good is NYS doing from stopping him?

This week Bob Venero did an exclusive interview with 94.3 WMJC. (Long Island Radio Station) Please check the clip below. As Robert Venero mentions in the interview, he is working out regularly, avoiding carbohydrates, and has the capabilities to remain tough in a long bout as he noted that he used to be a wrestler. I’ve been following Venero’s workout log on www.bobthehitman.com and it’s apparent that he’s putting time into training. Since the website has launched, Bob has updated the log every day. (including today which is a Sunday!) While Bob is turning into a fighting machine, Michael Lohan’s whereabouts are unknown. Perhaps Michael Lohan is keeping is training regimen to himself? Either way, knowing that your opponent is working hard should be intimidating.

Radio DJ: “Are you nervous about losing, looking bad, have you thought about these possibilities?”

Bob Venero: “My name ends in a vowel and not coming there to lose.”

The Humanitarian Hitman has spoken.

Below are a few shots taken from the press release last week.   For the photo shoot, Bob Venero began using blue colored gloves, then made the transition to yellow for the rest of the pictures. (Weird!)  The pictures show Robert Venero and Michael Lohan acting friendly toward one another, however some live sparring did take place where it got rough and both men needed to be seperated.  Bob Venero is training with Tony Fortunato, ( former professional boxer and owner) at The Eye of the Tiger Boxing Club in Wyandanch.  Bob’s serious about his training regimen and intends to incorporate “technology” into his workout routine.  Lohan on the other hand, appears more distracted as he’s eating up the media attention with his buddy Stephen Baldwin. (celebrity judge)  My money is on Bob Venero based on the fact that he started a technology company (from his basement!) and grew it into a $100 million dollar empire.  If he had the dedication to do that, training for this charity event should reflect a similar work ethic while Michael Lohan is relying on his “seven years martial arts experience”.  Nonetheless, this is an important fight for both contenders.     

Bob Venero - President, Future Tech Enterprise Inc.

“The Humanitarian Hitman”

Bob Venero, President and CEO of Future Tech Enterprise Inc. has the heart of a champion and the much needed confidence to step in the ring with the “bad boy dad” himself, Michael Lohan (estranged father of Lindsey Lohan). Bob Venero will be entering the ring as “The Humanitarian Hitman” as he’s well-known for his generosity and involvement with numerous charities. Bob Venero will be stepping into the ring to take Michael Lohan down, making this the ultimate fight between good and evil.

During a press release at the Printing House Fitness and Squash Club in Manhattan today, Michael Lohan threw a punch at Bob Venero to show him that he’s not playing games. Venero, unexpectedly retaliated with harder shot back at Lohan and both men exchanged blows until being separated by boxing promoter Jeff Cohen. While being restrained, the two fighters stared each other down while exchanging words.

Stephen Baldwin will be one of the celebrity judges for the event who thinks that his buddy Michael Lohan will “do fine in the ring”. “But then again Bob is no slouch” he later said. Jeff Cohen expects to raise more than $100,000 for his charity as he later stated that this event “is going to be a war”. “Michael Lohan is not going down without a struggle and Bob Venero is not paying $30,000 to get humiliated. They will both be swinging for the fences”.