The Thrilla From Mi-a-muh ... by gimleteye

Who hasn't cherished the fantasy that opposing political leaders would meet in the boxing ring instead of the TV talk show circuit where duking it out is clothed in niceties? Harry Reid v. Mitch McConnell. Debbie Wasserman Schultz v. Michele Bachmann.

According to the Herald, two Miami politicians are showing how: Miami Lakes Mayor and EOM favorite, Michael Pizzi v. Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez. These two are not political adversaries although the blood between the two communities is hot. According to the Herald, Pizzi and Hernandez are climbing into the ring for charity. I'm betting the 50-something "Thrilla from Mi-a-muh" will draw a cigar chomping crowd.

Just the image leads to other fantastical ring-side combats, although the fact that most Miami city and county commission are stacked with elected officials who share the same ideological purities somehow dilutes the impact. Lynda Bell v. Cindy Lerner, officiated by Katy Sorenson. Once we are bringing back former elected officials to spice up the mix, I'd pay to see martial arts student, former county commissioner Miguel Diaz de la Portilla v. weight-lifter and former Miami Dade mayor Carlos Alvarez.

The card could start, by the way, with contests of "lobbyists for charities". Ron Book v. Ron Bergeron. Maybe you have some dream match-ups to share.