In a move sure to boost tourism in Peekskill a fight club was started in the M&M Market, 1000 Main St. While no one would actually acknowledge the existence of the club it is reported to be an underground sensation. Reports show that the fight club is not limited solely to pugilism. Detective Sgt. Eric Johansen, of the Peekskill police said of the spacious set up, "He set up the back room with pool tables and a jukebox and pretty much made it a social club."
Early reports show Carlos Ruiz, a 44 year old Peekskill man, as an early winner and perrenial favorite in the over 40 division. Ruiz won his match in the second round with a knock out of a still unidentified Mount Vernon tourist. Ruiz was able to beat the unidentified man with a bar stool at 10:55 pm. Wringing out a victory just before the closing bell.
The tourist remains in critical condition with a head injury at Westchester County Medical Center, police said.
Market owner Antonio Reyes said that the establishment would be a boon for business around Peekskill, "it'll be good for the hospitals, the ambulaces and the police. Everyone will be busy."
Detective Sgt. Eric Johansen was less enthusiatic "We've become aware that the place has become problematic," Johansen said, "We're working in conjunction with our building department seeking ways to shut this place down."
A Peekskill residents who refused to be identified, said simply, "Rule #1: Never speak about Fight Club."
Original Journal News article: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080124/NEWS02/801240362/1232/NEWS0216
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