How did he not get life in prison? the fact Max was able to move past this and continue a career in the Boxing industry makes him a stronger and better man than I would have been. RIP Sam Kellerman, guilty only of giving someone undeserving a second chance.
He accepted the plea deal for voluntary manslaughter and arson, which still confuses me to this day. Voluntary manslaughter, by definition, is saying that he intended to harm the victim, but not to kill. 30+ blows to the head with a hammer and burning down the apartment is NOT intending to kill someone? Butler's defense lawyer must've been top-tier because the only way I can see how they convinced the judge for a plea deal was to tell them that Butler and Sam were close friends and only did what he did because Butler was having issue with his girlfriend at the same time. And apparently that worked. Anyways, voluntary manslaughter in New York is 5-25 years, and arson depends on if it's a misdemeanor or felony when charged (misdemeanor = 1 year, class-A felony = 15 years to life, class-B = 5-25 years, class-C = 1-15 years, etc). So it sounds like he got the maximum for the voluntary manslaughter but probably 4 years for class-C felony arson, which adds up to 29 years. He'll be out in 2033 at the age of 61
One of the most evil things one can do is betray someone trying to help you. It's why Judas Iscariot is one of the most reviled figures in history and what James Butler did to Sam Kellerman is certainly warrants his place in hell alongside him.
*Norm Macdonald's voice* Also, one of the most evil things you can do is hit somebody over the head 32 times with a hammer until they are .."immediately dead"
The world is so against God they literally a slave to be tech, phones and evil anti god goverment feeding us bad frequencies to corrupt us. The devil is the A.I
Really? How do you figure? Sam appears to be a good person victimized by a psychopath. What is heroic about this? Max has some shady history, I used to respect him, no more. I don't deny the talent, that doesn't make his family heroic.
I didn't know the details of this story, only that Max's brother was murdered years ago. Now knowing the story behind it makes it truly heartbreaking. Hard to watch, but a great video, well done.
@backagain5216 you disappoint me. I'm sure you're fine with that, but not with your lame racist comment that I doubt you even believe, it's that there are humans exist with nothing better to do but to get their adrenaline rush arguing with people online and saying foul nonsense they would never dare say in public. I hope you're really a better person than this, and that you will quit trying to light fires online. It's ridiculous, and who knows it could even backfire on you one day so just stop. You're no better than anybody else just as nobody else can claim to be inherently better than you.
I remember this story. Dude's named the "Harlem Hammer", then he kills someone by bashing their head in with a hammer. Talk about nicknames being destiny; a very messed up guy...
Man, I love the storytelling skills of BLTV. The visual timeline was perfectly used in this one. He never comments back but I know somewhere he is reading our comments eating cheetos menacingly.
Woohoo! The best that ever did it back at it for the 3rd time in a couple weeks. Hope this trend continues, man. Your content is top notch and i get a lot of enjoyment from it.
Butler only got 29 years for murdering someone with a hammer? Figured that would be a life sentence, but this was in Ny so not surprising he didnt get life.
One of the darker sides of boxing. The interview where Max talks about it and clearly doesn’t want to is tough. Never see it brought up in general boxing chat. Covered properly, good job. Thoughts to the Kellerman’s
Wow!! All of these years I've been watching and listening to Max on radio and TV, I had no idea that this transpired. I stumbled upon your channel and was pleasantly surprised about how your storytelling was so engaging. Subscribed
Way too good, hopefully he keeps them coming and post more frequently, but there are other good channels out there. Rhythm Boxing and Joseph Vincent, you’ll love those videos. Let me know if you like them
You mean because Kellerman wrote a column in support of his brother's best friend without disclosing that relationship to his readers, thereby nullifying his credibility?
The James Butler vs Richard "the alien" Grant was televised on ESPN.. I watched that fight live, as back then I was training to be a boxer myself, and I watched almost every fight I could.. I remember it vividly
I remember watching that fight where Butler assaulted his opponent. knocked him out and broke his jaw. Total classless act. His defense was that he had 'blacked out' and didnt realize what he did. I said to myself that night, 'this guy is going to kill somebody one day...' sad, sad shame Kellerman lost his life.
It's still crazy to me that not many people know about Kellerman's brother. It pisses me off when people say that he's just a talking head in terms of boxing. The whole family's bread and butter is boxing.
The problem with Kellerman is that he has moved on to other sports where he knows nothing. He was right up there with Rob Parker in 2015, saying Brady was washed up, and the man went on to win 3 more Superbowls. He is just always wrong unless he is talking about boxing, so most people think he is a dickhead. They aren't wrong.
@@j.m.5744That’s literally it. He’s great in the boxing space, but floats over to other sports acting like he had the same base of knowledge & it always comes off poor
No one Rests in Peace unless they Realize they are Unrighteous Sinners headed Straight for Hell; then they must Place 100% of their Faith in the Biblical Lord Jesus Christ as Personal Saviour!!! And there is Absolutely No Evidence Whatsoever that Max Kellerman and his Dead Brother have done that!!!
Kellerman published a column in support of Butler without telling his readers that Butler and his brother were very close friends. That is beyond sleazy.
Max has my respect after this, I lost a sibling to violence over 30 years ago and not one day that passes that it doesnt cone into my thoughts. Also, still being so passionate about boxing after what happened to his brother.
Clicked on a cool looking video.... Heard the voice and was like oh shit this is boxing legends TV! Thought you were out the RUclips game! So glad to have more of your videos to watch man, you always make great content! 🙏
Bro you’re the fkn man. Aside from the jaw dropping Kellerman brothers story I had no idea they had fights at freaking Essex county college in Newark until I saw Butlers record.
No idea how kellerman could be that smart and then also that stupid for allowing that animal to live with him. He should have know what he was and always would be.
I cant believe I never heard about this. I even heard that Max had a rap album before and clips of him on the public broadcast channel. Guess no one wants to talk about something so dark. Glad BLTV could shine some light on it in a respectful way.
Wow. What a story. I wasn't expecting all of that. To think that he wasn't found guilty of murder and he will one day be set free is disappointing . And prison for him is not justice because he will thrive in there. Sam was doing him a solid as a good friend and that's how the scumbag pays him off. Unbelievable.
This is honestly the best RUclips channel I've ever subscribed too (not just boxing - Motivedia isnt bad but you're on another level) I've been a fan for years! Your videos feel like a Hollywood produced epic every single time, I got worried when you disappeared but having you upload even as little as you do is a blessing. Keep up the good work mate you're the GOAT!
Thanks sir 🙏 I uploaded a video I made about this case years ago but RUclips deleted it. Yours is the best I've seen including mine! Good to see someone tell this dark boxing tale again!. 🥊
I'm shocked that "voluntary manslaughter" was the charge, how the fuck is that not murder? You don't accidentally kill someone by hitting them in the head with a hammer 30+ times
A violent murder with a hammer, setting fire to the building and wasn't man enough to admit anything. Yet he gets 29yrs is just as disgusting as the murder itself. Plus he will never serve that long.I can only hope he makes a real effort while in prison to change his life around before he's let loose in someone's community.
Do a deep piece on Tony Ayala, Jr. You might have difficulty getting his family, or anyone in the San Antonio boxing community, to speak about him. There's enough info out there to to piece together a reasonably accurate portrait of the troubled life of Tony Ayala, Jr.
Woow really good job on this . Never knew the back story of this what a crazy connection with this story. Never knew herl had a brother and watch him EVERY MORNING SMH
I know about Butler's infamous sucker punch on Grant, but him murdering Sam is also sad. Because he had been sentenced for 29 years in 2004, by now, in 2023, he still has about 10 years left.
First off, let me say that this was a well informative video that was put together. With that being said, on behalf of the American people who were all legal adults who were out of high school and at least 18 years old in September of 2001, I'd like an explanation on why in the Sam Hell, at the 5:55 point in this video, was the comment about the terrorist attacks on September 11th bleeped out of the narrarators comments?
I watched this fight on TSN in Canada…and it was a crazy event. There was no doubt this guy lost emotional control through the fight because he couldn’t do a thing during the fight, so he sucker punched him when opportunity came due to that frustration of his inability in the fight…the Kellerman connection was crazier
I came just to say the same thing. I was looking through the comments and I didn't see anybody mention it. Put on newest comments and yours was at the top. Why the hell would cover that up?
I actually saw the fight where Butler suckered Grant. I could not believe what I had seen. Butler was reverting back to a street thug when he did that. I had lost interest in boxing in part due to that and as well as the corrupt federations. I never knew that he murdered Kellermans brother. Excellent documentary.
Makes you wonder how he got his nickname in the first place. You’d think it was cos of his power but may actually be cos he attacked ppl with hammers in his earlier days.
How did he not get life in prison? the fact Max was able to move past this and continue a career in the Boxing industry makes him a stronger and better man than I would have been. RIP Sam Kellerman, guilty only of giving someone undeserving a second chance.
plea deal probably. its why it was a sentencing for voluntary manslaughter and not outright murder
He accepted the plea deal for voluntary manslaughter and arson, which still confuses me to this day. Voluntary manslaughter, by definition, is saying that he intended to harm the victim, but not to kill. 30+ blows to the head with a hammer and burning down the apartment is NOT intending to kill someone? Butler's defense lawyer must've been top-tier because the only way I can see how they convinced the judge for a plea deal was to tell them that Butler and Sam were close friends and only did what he did because Butler was having issue with his girlfriend at the same time. And apparently that worked.
Anyways, voluntary manslaughter in New York is 5-25 years, and arson depends on if it's a misdemeanor or felony when charged (misdemeanor = 1 year, class-A felony = 15 years to life, class-B = 5-25 years, class-C = 1-15 years, etc). So it sounds like he got the maximum for the voluntary manslaughter but probably 4 years for class-C felony arson, which adds up to 29 years. He'll be out in 2033 at the age of 61
Sam invited him in and then kicked him out shortly after, not cool
@@dylanryan8241yea sam was a jerk!
Yeah should be life without parole.
I didn’t know Max K had endured such a tragedy. My sincere condolences to him and his family.
Me too, didn't know that, poor dude ☹️
Looking at Max with more respect now
Same.😕
Me either, makes me respect him even more.
It was worse for his brother.
One of the most evil things one can do is betray someone trying to help you. It's why Judas Iscariot is one of the most reviled figures in history and what James Butler did to Sam Kellerman is certainly warrants his place in hell alongside him.
*history
@@charlesbaker7505you must be fun at parties
Very true, this analogy always reminds me of Dante’s inferno, the only man the devil personally punished is Judas
*Norm Macdonald's voice* Also, one of the most evil things you can do is hit somebody over the head 32 times with a hammer until they are .."immediately dead"
The world is so against God they literally a slave to be tech, phones and evil anti god goverment feeding us bad frequencies to corrupt us. The devil is the A.I
The Kellermans will always be heroic for this. Good people who genuinely cared. And despite what happened, they never stopped caring about others.
Too bad Max hates America!
He prolly didnt care about he was just scared to say no and leave me alone
💯
Really? How do you figure? Sam appears to be a good person victimized by a psychopath. What is heroic about this?
Max has some shady history, I used to respect him, no more. I don't deny the talent, that doesn't make his family heroic.
@@williammoore7367yeah cuz he had to see him again in life lol couldn’t walk away like everyone else
I didn't know the details of this story, only that Max's brother was murdered years ago. Now knowing the story behind it makes it truly heartbreaking. Hard to watch, but a great video, well done.
Wow... I never knew that about Max Kellerman. Amazing how accomplished both he and his brother were at such young ages.
@@backagain5216 what? I don't see where you were going with your comment.
@@julians7268 Watch the general attitude of some of those bros. Don’t be silly.
@backagain5216 you disappoint me. I'm sure you're fine with that, but not with your lame racist comment that I doubt you even believe, it's that there are humans exist with nothing better to do but to get their adrenaline rush arguing with people online and saying foul nonsense they would never dare say in public.
I hope you're really a better person than this, and that you will quit trying to light fires online. It's ridiculous, and who knows it could even backfire on you one day so just stop. You're no better than anybody else just as nobody else can claim to be inherently better than you.
@@backagain5216 He never even mention race you racist
@@backagain5216you’re right, also did you mean to say definitely?
Literally the channel that made me love boxing. Please keep making videos your style is the best!!
I remember this story. Dude's named the "Harlem Hammer", then he kills someone by bashing their head in with a hammer. Talk about nicknames being destiny; a very messed up guy...
harlem butcher actually
BLTV, one of your videos years ago is what sent me down the boxing rabbithole. Please keep making awesome content. 👍🏻
Man, I love the storytelling skills of BLTV. The visual timeline was perfectly used in this one. He never comments back but I know somewhere he is reading our comments eating cheetos menacingly.
Woohoo! The best that ever did it back at it for the 3rd time in a couple weeks. Hope this trend continues, man. Your content is top notch and i get a lot of enjoyment from it.
Agreed!
As soon as I saw this guy I recognized him as the sucker punch guy, I straight up had no idea about the murder. Shits wild man.
I love this channel , please never stop these
Butler only got 29 years for murdering someone with a hammer? Figured that would be a life sentence, but this was in Ny so not surprising he didnt get life.
I cannot describe how happy I am this dude came back to yt. Truly a master at their craft 🤝
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@@StephenhodgsonHodgsonHe's referring to the maker of the video here, not Butler.
One of the darker sides of boxing. The interview where Max talks about it and clearly doesn’t want to is tough. Never see it brought up in general boxing chat. Covered properly, good job. Thoughts to the Kellerman’s
I’d never heard this story before, thanks for the upload as always, it’s excellent quality.
Wow!! All of these years I've been watching and listening to Max on radio and TV, I had no idea that this transpired. I stumbled upon your channel and was pleasantly surprised about how your storytelling was so engaging. Subscribed
Agreed! Another black man angry at the world for his failings. The most violent race on this planet. Sorry to say but it’s the truth!
This channel is way too good to post as little as it does
Way too good, hopefully he keeps them coming and post more frequently, but there are other good channels out there. Rhythm Boxing and Joseph Vincent, you’ll love those videos. Let me know if you like them
Quality takes time
Boxing after dark as well
So long that I didn’t even realise I sub
You are right but this is like his 3rd channel he runs plus I think his older videos got deleted
Dude, how you are not producing prime time documentaires is beyond me.
Probably could be if he actually uploaded instead of taking a full year off
@user-wt8im2ro1p he probably is doing a sort of that job already, and just uploads occasionally as a side hustle. U never kno...
@@kostinho790 I’m not bashing him for it. I was saying saying why he’s not doing that
@@user-wt8im2ro1phe took a year off cause he was tired of being copyright claimed
@@prismatic9804 again, not bashing him. I love his content I was just saying the reason he isn’t doing that stuff
I don't know how Max Kellerman was able to keep covering boxing at all after this.
You mean because Kellerman wrote a column in support of his brother's best friend without disclosing that relationship to his readers, thereby nullifying his credibility?
you dont even need to be a big fan of boxing to enjoy BLTV’s videos they are very well made and entertaining
He takes the guy in when he's down and out and gets paid back by being brutally attacked from behind with a hammer.
No good deed goes unpunished.
This the dude that killed Max Kellermens brother. Another dope video BLTV
The James Butler vs Richard "the alien" Grant was televised on ESPN..
I watched that fight live, as back then I was training to be a boxer myself, and I watched almost every fight I could..
I remember it vividly
Dude should never leave jail. 29 yrs is too short.
I remember watching that fight where Butler assaulted his opponent. knocked him out and broke his jaw. Total classless act. His defense was that he had 'blacked out' and didnt realize what he did. I said to myself that night, 'this guy is going to kill somebody one day...' sad, sad shame Kellerman lost his life.
The old "blacked-out" defense. They are so stupid to believe this defense will help them.
@@bobmcmanus7259 ironically five letters of the phrase are very pertinent but no one will admit it. Send them back, trust none of them.
I remember this fight on espn like it was yesterday
@PeterTeal77 dude... are you serious in what you're implying? If so then you are a scumbag
@@PeterTeal77 Yessir preach. There are the real ones who know that is the honest truth. Good for nothing they are.
It's still crazy to me that not many people know about Kellerman's brother.
It pisses me off when people say that he's just a talking head in terms of boxing. The whole family's bread and butter is boxing.
The problem with Kellerman is that he has moved on to other sports where he knows nothing. He was right up there with Rob Parker in 2015, saying Brady was washed up, and the man went on to win 3 more Superbowls. He is just always wrong unless he is talking about boxing, so most people think he is a dickhead. They aren't wrong.
@@j.m.5744That’s literally it. He’s great in the boxing space, but floats over to other sports acting like he had the same base of knowledge & it always comes off poor
No one Rests in Peace unless they Realize they are Unrighteous Sinners headed Straight for Hell; then they must Place 100% of their Faith in the Biblical Lord Jesus Christ as Personal Saviour!!! And there is Absolutely No Evidence Whatsoever that Max Kellerman and his Dead Brother have done that!!!
What cultish nonsense are you spouting? Insulting tripe - get lost 🤨
Kellerman published a column in support of Butler without telling his readers that Butler and his brother were very close friends. That is beyond sleazy.
Max has my respect after this, I lost a sibling to violence over 30 years ago and not one day that passes that it doesnt cone into my thoughts. Also, still being so passionate about boxing after what happened to his brother.
Clicked on a cool looking video.... Heard the voice and was like oh shit this is boxing legends TV!
Thought you were out the RUclips game! So glad to have more of your videos to watch man, you always make great content! 🙏
Another classic. Any boxing, combat sports fan, or sports fan period, should be subbed to this channel.
Big up to this channel for presenting properly-researched, in-depth, mature content.
WOW! I really didn’t knew about all of this… poor Sam helped the dude and gave him a place to sleep..unbelievable!
RIP Sam Kellerman
Glad your back you are the og boxing channel for me
I had no idea... awesome respectful content. 🙏
An absolute MOVIE each time out! Much respect! 🥊💯🙏
Thank you so much BLTV for the extra videos! I love your video's so much, they refuel my batteries and energise me and are inspiration fuel! -
Rest in Paradise Sam and Condolences to Max and his family. First time hearing about this. 😮
Bro you’re the fkn man. Aside from the jaw dropping Kellerman brothers story I had no idea they had fights at freaking Essex county college in Newark until I saw Butlers record.
Very SAD" to hurt a man that looked out for you UNACCEPTABLE!
Another brilliant video BLTV.
I never knew about this james butler guy, but im glad that im knowing now.💯👍🏾
No idea how kellerman could be that smart and then also that stupid for allowing that animal to live with him. He should have know what he was and always would be.
I hope you're back for good! Love this channel, amazing voice and narration
I cant believe I never heard about this. I even heard that Max had a rap album before and clips of him on the public broadcast channel. Guess no one wants to talk about something so dark. Glad BLTV could shine some light on it in a respectful way.
Amazing channel! Glad to have stumbled across this!
I felt like I watched a three hour movie in just 15 minutes, wow. Your story telling skills are unmatched
I saw this story in another RUclips channel called horror stories but it’s a short video this definitely had more information on the case thank you
So glad to see you back. We miss you for sure !
Wow. What a story. I wasn't expecting all of that. To think that he wasn't found guilty of murder and he will one day be set free is disappointing . And prison for him is not justice because he will thrive in there. Sam was doing him a solid as a good friend and that's how the scumbag pays him off. Unbelievable.
This is honestly the best RUclips channel I've ever subscribed too (not just boxing - Motivedia isnt bad but you're on another level) I've been a fan for years! Your videos feel like a Hollywood produced epic every single time, I got worried when you disappeared but having you upload even as little as you do is a blessing. Keep up the good work mate you're the GOAT!
Far and away the best boxing channel on RUclips.
Thanks sir 🙏 I uploaded a video I made about this case years ago but RUclips deleted it. Yours is the best I've seen including mine! Good to see someone tell this dark boxing tale again!. 🥊
Around you-know-who, never, ever relax...
Holly shit. What a pure evil this guy was, and only 29 years in prison ?? I never knew this about Max Kellerman.. Thanks BLTV you are the best.
Since this incident happened in 2004 which was nearly 20 years ago that means he’ll be out real soon
Unfortunately, you are correct. Butler was a bum at birth and could do nothing but harm other people.
Disgusting rlly
I'm shocked that "voluntary manslaughter" was the charge, how the fuck is that not murder? You don't accidentally kill someone by hitting them in the head with a hammer 30+ times
Evil genius
awesome vid, but why the beep at 5:56 and weird low voice sound?
A violent murder with a hammer, setting fire to the building and wasn't man enough to admit anything. Yet he gets 29yrs is just as disgusting as the murder itself. Plus he will never serve that long.I can only hope he makes a real effort while in prison to change his life around before he's let loose in someone's community.
The best Boxing channel on RUclips. Hope you keep coming up with more videos!
Do a deep piece on Tony Ayala, Jr. You might have difficulty getting his family, or anyone in the San Antonio boxing community, to speak about him. There's enough info out there to to piece together a reasonably accurate portrait of the troubled life of Tony Ayala, Jr.
El Torito,greatest fighter of his era. Flawed individual.
5:53 - It's a sad indictment on RUclips that you can't mention 9/11 without getting demonetised.
Blame the lihbthards
Woow really good job on this . Never knew the back story of this what a crazy connection with this story. Never knew herl had a brother and watch him EVERY MORNING SMH
I personally thought that this video wouldve fit BLTV After Dark jajaja. Great video :^]
Glad I heard the story. I used to really hate on his brother but now hearing what he’s been through I kind of got some respect for him now
Thanks for the video, BLTV EXTRA
I know about Butler's infamous sucker punch on Grant, but him murdering Sam is also sad.
Because he had been sentenced for 29 years in 2004, by now, in 2023, he still has about 10 years left.
Wow. Great breakdown
Thanks for posting this. Always wondered what happened to that POS!
Love your work! Learnt so much from this channel 🙏
Did not expect a Max Kellerman rap detour
Another thing he sucks at
The narration on this video is top notch
Awesome channel, perfect narrator voice
Omg you definitely got a new sub from me cause I never put 2+2 together and realized Butler was the same crazy boxer 😮
So hyped any time a bltv video comes out.
First off, let me say that this was a well informative video that was put together. With that being said, on behalf of the American people who were all legal adults who were out of high school and at least 18 years old in September of 2001, I'd like an explanation on why in the Sam Hell, at the 5:55 point in this video, was the comment about the terrorist attacks on September 11th bleeped out of the narrarators comments?
Because he doesn't want to be banned or demonetized for angering the speech czars...duh
Great content as always
Very well done, thank you. Subscribed .
Yea this channel is good! Subbed
That Casisdead instrumental at the beginning and the transitions is iconic ! 😎👍🔥
Okay but what's with the censorship at 5:55?
Imagine if squidward murdered spongebob after moving in to his pineapple and spongebob served him alphabet soup spelling "GET A JOB"
woww i didnt know max kellerman had to experience such a tragedy.
Great documentary. What gets bleeped out at 5:55? Something that happened in NY
It happened in between the 10th and 12th of 2000 and 1 in the big apple
13:15 Wondering if the title is a little hyperboli--HOLY FRAGGLE ROCK, he did WHAT?
I was wanting for this documentary for years. Boxing channels get hit so hard man
One of the best channels on sweet scientists and such
Unfortunately Sam suffered same fate as other people who try to help violent criminals.
I watched this fight on TSN in Canada…and it was a crazy event. There was no doubt this guy lost emotional control through the fight because he couldn’t do a thing during the fight, so he sucker punched him when opportunity came due to that frustration of his inability in the fight…the Kellerman connection was crazier
RUclips Has Become More "Censored", Than a CD Purchased from Wal-Mart.😒
Imagine helping a grown man who had nobody else, only to be murdered for asking him to leave your house?! Disgraceful
Amazing insight and great video. 👏
Love the channel
The owners of this channel are masters of presentation💯
Why the fk did it bleep 911 !
I came just to say the same thing. I was looking through the comments and I didn't see anybody mention it. Put on newest comments and yours was at the top. Why the hell would cover that up?
@@danielbeach5947because youtube sinhsorership is outrageous. This yalls first time on the internet???
This is the stuff that opens your eyes about guys like max kellerman never even knew he had a brother or any of this amazing video!
This guy lived on my block in Bushwick … we all knew he was crazy …
best boxing channel on youtube
I remember watching that fight between him and Grant when they were like "that was assault! That was assault!" Lol
I had no idea Max went through this!!!
I actually saw the fight where Butler suckered Grant. I could not believe what I had seen. Butler was reverting back to a street thug when he did that. I had lost interest in boxing in part due to that and as well as the corrupt federations. I never knew that he murdered Kellermans brother. Excellent documentary.
I watched it live as well. I will never forget that one
That was around 911
Awesome video, had no idea about any of the story with Kellermans brother whatsoever.
Makes you wonder how he got his nickname in the first place. You’d think it was cos of his power but may actually be cos he attacked ppl with hammers in his earlier days.
Yeah cant be a coincidence. Weird weapon of choice though when you have two hammers attached to your body already lol.