How tough are those Boston Derby Dames, really?

By SCOTT FAYNER | February 23, 2011

Today, exactly one week later, my body's still recuperating. There's the clicking in my hip to deal with, and the soreness in my arms, knees, shoulders, legs, ass, and wrists. I make no excuses for the trouncing I withstood. The Derby Dames are unquestionably athletes of the truest form, and demanding of respect and awe. They're no fucking joke, and they could totally take your momma.

Boston-bred Scott Fayner cut his teeth fighting off coked-up porn chicks in LA. He is currently recuperating in an undisclosed location and can be reached at fayneralmighty@gmail.com.

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