Arizona native Josh Swain is looking to defend his name yet again with an anniversary Josh Fight at Bowling Lake Park on May 21. He's the same caring big brother with a big heart, who loves to hang out with his 2-year-old sibling, Rudy. Story soon on @NewsChannelNE @joshswainaz #JoshFight pic.twitter.com/GuTv4H34qM, #JoshFight avengers endgame outtakes pic.twitter.com/VUpPNL9Ugl. You can cancel at any time. In truth, there were two battles that day a rock-paper-scissors fight between Swain and an Omaha man also named Josh Swain (the Omaha Swain lost) and then an all-out pool noodle fight. His dad Josh Vinson Sr. shouted lift him up, and a man proudly lifted Little Josh on his shoulders. The Super Mario fan, who has four siblings, had to overcome seizures as a child and his father, Josh Vinson Snr, has joined the GoFundMe push which he says will help his son overcome his humble background. In addition to the pool noodle battle and rock-paper-scissors duel, people donated nearly a ton of food for the Food Bank of Lincoln and raised more than $8,000 for the Childrens Hospital and Medical Center Foundation in Omaha. LINCOLN, Neb. Food samples and food trucks will return. Little Josh's father, Josh Vinson Sr., is also a team member of the GoFundMe page. Perfect bracket. Can we get a picture? Im like, Yeah, I guess. Its so weird. A year later, Little Josh is still a bit of a celebrity. After the #JoshFight, Little Josh said he had a lot of fun competing against his fellow Joshes: I caught up with #JoshFight champion Josh "#LittleJosh" Vinson Jr. after his victory. The winery Josh Cellars will donate $30,000 to an online fundraiser for the Children's Hospital. Please subscribe to keep reading. Little Joshstill has his red pool noodle, although good luck getting your hands on the crown (his grandma framed that). However, Little Josh was also involved in a fight against illness as a younger child, and #JoshFight raised money for the very children's hospital where he was treated for seizures aged two. Spectators line up to meet the organizer, Josh Swain, of this ridiculous event. The organizer, Josh Swain, seen welcoming the crowds of people. His father took him to the event after hearing about it on Facebook, and he certainly did not expect for his son to receive so much attention. The appeal, launched by Nolan Schroeder, reads: This young man came out as the one and only Supreme Josh. Its bizarre, but (in) such a good way., Contact the writer at eseline@journalstar.com or 402-473-7223. Photos: Hundreds battle with pool noodles for the name Josh Josh Fight: A Bunch Of Joshs Battled And Nobly Let The Tiniest Josh Win Hundreds of men named Josh took part in a Josh Fight over the weekend where they crowned Little Josh winner, after Josh Swains meme turned into reality. I am having, like, an out-of-body experience, Swain told the newspaper. Indeed, in the days that followed, he enjoyed a taste of royalty. While Little Josh cant wait for it to heat up so he can go swimming, its kindergarten this fall at Riley Elementary School that hes really looking forward to. In the third campaign of his four-year, $92 million contract, Donaldson slashed .222/.308/.374 and . A year ago, as a joke, Josh Swain challenged people with his name to "fight" for the right to be a Josh. joshfight - Reddit Columbus Highs' Adoriyan Daniels signed with UNK to continue track and academic careers on Thursday. Some of the giant horde of Joshes arrived dressed in superhero and Star Wars costumes, and most seemed to join the melee with their own pool noodles. UFC on ABC 5 matchmaker: Who's next for Josh Emmett after loss? That's just kind of the nature of the game. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, as a mixed bag of individuals sharing the name Josh came to battle it out with pool noodles. Yankees broadcaster hit by foul ball during play-by-play. Hes still the typical kid who enjoys watching YouTube and playing Fortnite. Lincoln 4-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. was crowned the ultimate Josh in 2021. (KLKN) Lincolns #LittleJosh is an internet sensation. pic.twitter.com/VTztUHDMeW, The official GoFundMe page for Little Josh was launched by Nolan Schroeder and reads: "This young man came out as the one and only Supreme Josh. #Joshvsjosh #joshfight #JoshSwain. I was expecting 30 people at max, Kelsey said. Wielding pool noodles, hundreds of people named Josh -- some traveling from New Jersey and Washington state -- battled for a Burger King crown and notoriety as the top Josh, the Lincoln Journal-Star reported. Josh fight: Hundreds of Joshes battle it out with pool noodles to - CNN 'Everything is going up' Lincoln school kitchens feeling pinch of rising food prices, Palmyra school district looking at possible bond issue to accommodate growing enrollment, Watch now: North Star students treated to rockin' drum lesson from special guest, Southeast Nebraska voters to consider $43M bond to build consolidated school in Tecumseh, Lincoln's Josh Fight sequel determines Little Josh will keep his title, Lukashenko confirms Wagner boss Prigozhin is in Belarus, Robot Tennis Player Will Soon Outmaneuver Human Opponents. Every time Mr. Swain went to register. As of Sunday morning, this championship celebration video has been viewed over 4.5 million times on Twitter. 'Little Josh' dubbed winner of the Battle of the Joshes; community also benefits from event. So far, the page has raised $625 towards a $10,000 goal. How often have you heard someone say, There is nothing to do in Columbus. Or maybe you are one of the nay-sayers that whine about nothing t. who has documented his son's journey on Instagram. Josh Swain also set up a fundraiser for the Childrens Hospital and Medical Center, which has far exceeded its goal of $1,000 with more than $8,000 in donations as of 4:30 pm Saturday. Multiple people with the name Josh, and some not named Josh, duked it out with pool noodles to find out who is the rightful owner of the name on Saturday. A custom T-shirt commemorating Josh Vinson Jr.'s victory at last year'sBattle of the Joshes features Little Josh's signature red pool noodle and the oversized Burger King crown he was awarded. I think its awesome, he said. Josh Swain (l) declares Josh Vinson Jnr the ultimate Josh after the Josh fight took place in an open green space at Air Park on Saturday (Picture: AP) 'Little Josh' is now the beneficiary of . Way to give this kid the best day of his life. Josh Snr, 36, from Lincoln, told Metro.co.uk in a Facebook message that his son had been helped at the hospital after suffering seizures. He wasn't serious about actually fighting, but the screenshots went viral, and finally, after a year, the first-ever #JoshFight was held. Little Josh Being Lifted Up With The Avengers Portals Theme (2021 Josh Fight In Lincoln) Little Josh . Indeed, in the days that followed, he enjoyed a taste of royalty. Josh Swain, (bottom left) announces the end of the Josh fight Saturday in Air Park. ", there can only be one pic.twitter.com/VPamxjJ0yL. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, as a mixed bag of individuals sharing the name Josh came to battle it out with pool noodles. Story soon on @NewsChannelNE @joshswainaz #JoshFight pic.twitter.com/GuTv4H34qM, #JoshFight avengers endgame outtakes pic.twitter.com/VUpPNL9Ugl. In addition to garnering nearly a ton of food for the Food Bank of Lincoln, the fight also raised more than $13,000 for the Childrens Hospital and Medical Center Foundation in Omaha, where Little Josh spent time around Christmas in 2019 after suffering from a series of fever-induced seizures. "It's pretty awesome," Josh Vinson Sr. told the Lincoln Journal Star. 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He carries my name, so its fun just seeing people root for him.. Josh Swain (left) declares Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. the ultimate Josh after Saturday's "Battle of the Joshes" in Air Park. He's goes to Rosemont Day Care and Preschool and particularly enjoys video games, surfing YouTube, basketball, riding his bike and playing outside. ", Though college is still more than a decade away for Little Josh, his dad shared that this Josh Battle is certainly an event that Little Josh will "remember for the rest of his life.". https://t.co/4BSf0YxCDW. Josh fight: Hundreds join friendly battle for naming rights We are just a humble family who is taking this all in and are so happy for our Little Josh. r/joshfight: A community to discuss the Josh fight that happened on April 24th at 12:00PM in Lincoln, Nebraska. He also got to visit the mayor's office and meet state senators. #JoshFight fundraiser tripled thanks to 'Josh' inspired business - KLKN-TV Josh fight - Wikipedia Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. (top right), is lifted into the air after being declared the ultimate Josh on Saturday in Air Park. ", THIS IS THE ONE TRUE JOSH. A man going by Big Josh (middle) defends himself with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park. But Emmett refused to relent, pushing forward . You have permission to edit this article. Lincoln 4-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. was crowned the ultimate Josh in 2021. 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Josh Vinson Jr., 5, sports a custom hat and T-shirt commemorating his win in the first Battle of the Joshes last year. A man going by Big Josh defends himself with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park. He had a series of seizures when he was just two years old. Were just happy that they were able to help us.. You can stay on top of all the latest news by downloading the KLKN App or just scan this code with your phone camera. Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via Associated Press Josh Swain, 22, jokingly messaged dozens who share his name, challenging them to a fight. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, and now plans are in the works for a 2022 event. 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Hes doing a lot better but those seizures were pretty bad. Whether Little Josh can hold onto his title as King of the Joshes depends on whether any worthy challengers show up. . Womans body found on beach near popular tourist spot, Brit, 53, dies on holiday after trying to drink 21 cocktails, Man shot dead at cinema after row over reserved seats, Do not sell or share my personal information. Hes now being dubbed Little Josh on social media. Press J to jump to the feed. There was a problem saving your notification. In Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, Joshes from all over the country attended the battle, and -- armed with a pool noodle -- 4-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. earned the crown. "I look behind me and he's taking off," Vinson said. BREAKING: Five-year-old #LittleJosh has won the #JoshFight! His post-victory interview has now been viewed more than 7 million times, and Little Josh has gained many fans across social media. ", The Lincoln Journal Star continued to share that Little Josh suffered from seizures when younger, and Josh Sr. felt his victory was "meant to be. The winner was to be declared the rightful owner of the name Josh. On the window of Culture Cutz, a decal proudly declares: Little Josh gets his hair cut here!!. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to . Hundreds of people gathered with pool noodles and other foam weapons Saturday in Air Park to find out who is the rightful owner of the name Josh. Hundreds of fans have since paid homage to their hero on The Ultimate Josh Showdown Facebook page, including artworks depicting his crowning moment amid the crowd. On the window of Culture Cutz, a decal proudly declares: Little Josh gets his hair cut here!!. all hail 'Little Josh' and his pool noodle skills. Hes famous.. A year after he was declared winner of the first-ever Battle of the Joshes, the 5-year-old is not quite ready to relinquish his crown with this years sequel scheduled for May 21. Josh Snr is learning hair design at college, having been unable to study when he was younger. His dad, Josh Vinson Sr., said Little Josh will remember this moment for the rest of his life. People who were at the event will remember Hogan as the guy with the drills. "prerollTemplate":"https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640x480&iu=/132916964,22666483375/klkntv.com/nebraska-news&ciu_szs=300x250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&vpos=preroll&unviewed_position_start=1&correlator=1687956791&cust_params=category=Lancaster%2CNebraska%20News%2CNews%2CTop%20Stories&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klkntv.com%2Flittle-josh-earns-ultimate-title-at-lincolns-josh-fight%2F&post=649433" Maybe we can trust men who have names that start with J after all. Joshes Battle for Josh Supremacy in Nebraska - The New York Times Josh Swain (left) declares Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. the ultimate Josh after Saturday's "Battle of the Joshes" in Air Park. "It's pretty awesome," Josh Vinson Sr. told the Lincoln Journal Star. Am I about to go to school? And Im like, You gotta wait a whole another six months, man,'" his dad said. Ilia Topuria dominates Josh Emmett in star-making win - ESPN (KLKN) - Lincoln's #LittleJosh is an internet sensation. (KLKN) Have you heard of the " Josh Fight "? I smell a set up. This is absolute mayhem! Another Josh Swain, this one from Omaha, Nebraska, did show up in Lincoln. The organizer . Organizers originally planned to sell tickets, but rethought that plan. BREAKING: Five-year-old #LittleJosh has won the #JoshFight! Josh Swain, 22, a student from Tucson in Arizona, started the showdown by messaging other people who shared his first name on social media. He hasn't suffered a seizure since, and the too-big Burger King crown seemed in a way to celebrate that fact. He put up a valiant fight last year.". He's goes to Rosemont Day Care and Preschool and particularly enjoys video games, surfing YouTube, basketball, riding his bike and playing outside. Channel 8 has released the entire #JoshFight video. Well, after a full-out battle of the Joshs, the now one and only Josh has been crowned. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The battle of the Joshes in April had three of the top 10 spots. The coronation was complete with an oversized Burger King crown that fell to Little Joshs shoulders. When all was said and done, Little Josh said he was hit just two times but managed to swat many more, enough to earn him the crown. A four-year-old boy was crowned the number one Josh as hundreds gathered in Lincoln for the battle royale. Its incredible.. In addition to garnering nearly a ton of food for the Food Bank of . The Washington Post and New York Times came calling. Four-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. was handed a Burger King crown, a champions belt, and a tiny trophy to commemorate his victory. Swain picked random coordinates, which placed him in Lincoln, and Joshes nationwide flocked to Air Park and swung pool noodles to determine the champion, the Journal Star reported. Others named Josh celebrate the victory of Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. (not pictured) after he was declared the ultimate Josh on Saturday in Air Park. Swain never expected it to go viral, but it did. For more stories like this,check our news page. "The Kelly Clarkson Show," too. But when it was over, Swain guesses about 1,000 people showed up. In Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, Joshes from all over the country attended the battle, and -- armed with a pool noodle -- 4-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. earned the crown. He helped Swain by shopping for masks and other supplies. From the classroom: Could Arbor Day replace Good Friday as LPS vacation day? In short, , Josh Swain, a college student from Arizona, challenged other Josh Swains on Facebook to a duel over their name, randomly picking Lincoln as th, Josh Swain, a 22-year-old college student from Arizona, challenged other Josh Swains on Facebook to a duel over their name, randomly picking L, Through vertical planting that doesnt require soil, the shipping container is able to house 13,000 plants at a time, or about as much as a 2., During Scott Young's tenure, the Food Banks outreach and programs have expanded exponentially. Hundreds of people named Josh show up to Nebraska park to "fight" for On Saturday, an estimated 1,000 people gathered at Air Park Green Area in Lincoln, Nebraska for the now-infamous epic Josh Battle. The story of the #JoshFight and #LittleJosh got picked up by several news outlets, including ESPN, Barstool Sports, The Guardian, AP News, Fox News, and more: https://twitter.com/YousefKLKN/status/1386215560950603779?s=20, A post shared by Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports).
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