By Jody Kohn
Back in February, Mickey Bey scored a vicious knockout over Robert Rodriguez in a performance that seemingly was going to launch the talented fighter into the upper echelons of professional boxing. Though he was undefeated, a series of management difficulties was holding down the talented fighter who came into the professional ranks with lofty expectations.
After joining The Money Team, things were finally in order. However, shortly after the victory, once again things turned sour for Bey. A failed drug test overturned the decision and earned Bey a lengthy suspension. Bey denied knowledge of the illegal substances in his system, and for once, it appeared the boxer was telling the truth. A shady physician handling Bey was the culprit, and an understanding Nevada Athletic Commission all but exonerated Bey, giving him just a three month suspension.
Since then, Bey has been chomping at the bit to get back into action and put the entire episode behind him. Talking to him, it is quite clear that the ordeal has done nothing to hurt his confidence. Although he doesn’t feel extra pressure to perform on Friday night, he fully believes that he has more than enough to get the job done against the experienced John Molina.
Should he prevail in this fight, it seems that a long awaited title shot may be in order for the Cleveland native. Although it may be long overdue in his eyes, he believes his time has finally arrived, and that his troubles are finally in the past.
