Contestants enter the arena during opening night of the 35th annual The Original Toughman Contest on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Mountain Health Arena in downtown Huntington. systems, air in Canada and Mexico and be syndicated internationally, We always do, Jerry Thomas of W.Va. Sports Promotions said earlier this week. Heath Sullivan, left, fights Austin Cook in Bout 2 during opening night of the 35th annual The Original Toughman Contest on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Mountain Health Arena in downtown Huntington. Be Nice. The tournament format continues Saturday at 8 p.m. Benear, of Edmond, won Oklahoma's Toughman heavyweight division (176-400 pounds) in 1980 and 1985. Fighters are dual-matched in an old-fashioned Battle The original Toughman contest has been around nearly 40 years but was absent in Arkansas for the last seven after it was criticized as unsafe. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. In its heyday, Toughman events were held at top Las Vegas Toughman Contest can be contacted via phone at (304) 623-0832 for pricing, hours and directions. Besides, all Toughman participants wear headgear and 16oz gloves and are told by the event officials, after signing liability waivers, of course, that it was all perfectly safe. Bookings must be made one week prior to the event and can be made up to 6 months in advance. 2018; 2017; CURRENT POLICIES; Contact Information West Virginia State Athletic Commission. Toughman holds events only in states that have rules or state code permitting the format. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. The 1983 Hollywood movie Tough Enough and the Sega Genesis Toughman Are the participants to blame? Toughman also WHEELING Four Ohio Valley residents found out Saturday night they were tough enough as they claimed titles during the 42nd annual Ohio Valley Toughman Contest inside WesBanco Arena. The maximum number of tournaments is a total of three Toughman Contests and/or any similar events. Copyright The Times Leader | https://www.timesleaderonline.com | 200 S. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935 | 740-633-1131, We are really looking forward to coming to Wheeling. Licensed and experienced trainers to work your corner. Contestant Darryn Garnes, left, fights Cadin Walters on opening night of the 35th annual The Original Toughman Contest takes place on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Mountain Health Arena in downtown Huntington. Each weight class champion will receive a Toughman jacket. The 41st annual event will be held at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center starting at 7 p.m. each night. Classifieds Keep it Clean. Other winners were Morgantowns Jessica Mayhem Miller (womens lightweight), Parkersburgs Vincent The Vampire Baisi (mens welterweight) and Zanesvilles RJ Harris (mens heavyweight). Contestant Darryn Garnes, right, lands a punch on t Cadin Walters on opening night of the 35th annual The Original Toughman Contest takes place on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Mountain Health Arena in downtown Huntington. "),c=g;a[0]in c||!c.execScript||c.execScript("var "+a[0]);for(var e;a.length&&(e=a.shift());)a.length||void 0===d?c[e]?c=c[e]:c=c[e]={}:c[e]=d};function l(b){var d=b.length;if(0