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

1. Killer Willard: The "Boxing Kangaroo"
2. Irene: The woman in the video
3. Irene's husband: The man in black jacket who is trying to hold onto the the kangaroo
4. Irene's husband appears to become irate during the interview
5. Host/Interviewer: The man dodging the kangaroo

Kangaroo Fun Facts

1. Male kangaroos "box" in play, to assert their dominance or in competition over females²
2. Kangaroos can not walk backwards³
3. Kangaroos are capable of disemboweling an opponent with their hind legs and long, sharp toenails⁴
4. As a marsupial mammal, female kangaroos carry their young in their pouch³
5. Kangaroos are macropods (big foot)³
6. There are more than 50 species of kangaroos³
7. Buck, boomer or jack: a male kangaroo³
8. Doe, flyer, roo or jill: a female kangaroo³
9. Joey: a baby kangaroo⁵
10. Mob: a group of kangaroos⁵
11. The red kangaroo, the largest species of kangaroo, can travel up to 30 mph and weigh up to 200 lbs³

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