Since he was young, Phil Anselmo has been obsessed with boxing. A microcosm of the battles between mankind over the ages, a reflection of the principles of social Darwinism and a display of agility, stamina and strength, boxing is considered by some — including Anselmo — to be the ultimate sport.
As a warrior, a motivator and a victor, Anlselmo can relate to many of the boxing greats. With Pantera, Superjoint Ritual and Down, he has dealt with an abundance of adversity, surprises and ultimately, triumphs. These, he compares to the challenges a boxer faces in the ring. Here, Anselmo discusses the similarities he sees between rocking with Down and swinging like current WBA Heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev.
Look for this and more clips from Anselmo on this week’s Headbangers Ball on MTV2.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
wow, nice one. phil’s the man.
November 15th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
good interview, i though.
November 18th, 2007 at 2:04 am
Phil, doped up as usual….
January 13th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Whatever Anselmo. That was sad. I am embarrassed for you.