Boxing Kangaroo
During an interview on a talk show, Killer Willard the boxing kangaroo, demonstrates his abilities. Irene, the kangaroo's owner and trainer, claims Killer Willard's boxing is a "comedy act." During the interview, Killer Willard kicks Irene and punches her in the face. The kangaroo continues to punch, kick and bite Irene's husband while Irene and the show's host make every effort to keep out of harm's way.1
Fast Facts
- Killer Willard: The "Boxing Kangaroo"
- Irene: The woman in the video
- Irene's husband: The man in black jacket who is trying to hold onto the the kangaroo
- Irene's husband appears to become irate during the interview
- Host/Interviewer: The man dodging the kangaroo
Kangaroo Fun Facts
- Male kangaroos "box" in play, to assert their dominance or in competition over females2
- Kangaroos can not walk backwards3
- Kangaroos are capable of disemboweling an opponent with their hind legs and long, sharp toenails4
- As a marsupial mammal, female kangaroos carry their young in their pouch3
- Kangaroos are macropods (big foot)3
- There are more than 50 species of kangaroos3
- Buck, boomer or jack: a male kangaroo3
- Doe, flyer, roo or jill: a female kangaroo3
- Joey: a baby kangaroo5
- Mob: a group of kangaroos5
- The red kangaroo, the largest species of kangaroo, can travel up to 30 mph and weigh up to 200 lbs3
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