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The following article/section is from the Tristan Strong continuity under Rick Riordan Presents and not the Riordanverse canon. |
“ | Why so tight, little bro? It’s just a sparring match. | ” |
–Reggie to Tristan before their sparing match in Tristan Strong Destroys the World. |
Reginald “Reggie” Janson is a young boxer from Alabama.
Tristan Strong Trilogy[]
Tristan Strong Destroys the World[]
Reggie arrives at the Strong family farm with his trainer Tony for a three round sparing match against Tristan Strong. He easier takes the first two rounds and goes for the finishing blow. However Tristan knocks him flat on his back and he is momentarily stunned from shock. However he gets back up in a fit of rage and gets ready to continue. However Tony calls the match and he is escorted out of the ring.
Later he goes over to Tristan, who tries to be civil, and insults his grandmother. Tristan, forgetting he is wearing Old Man Rawlen's Gloves, punches him and sends him flying ten yards away. When he gets up he charges at Tristan like a raging bull and goes to punch him in the jaw. However, unknown to him, time freezes and Tristan moves out of the way. When time starts up again, he falls on his face. After Tristan’s grandmother passes out, he and Tony help move her to her room.
Appearance[]
Reggie is an adolescent African American boy who is extremely large for his age, being both taller and broader then most adults. His limbs are thick as tree trunks and he has a brown complexion. During matches he wears a mouth guard and sweatshirt that both say jawbreaker.
Personality[]
Reggie takes boxing very seriously. Giving it his all and showing his opponents no mercy. If he is defeated, Reggie will be momentarily surprised before becoming enraged. Once this happens, he is an unstoppable force driven solely by his rage.
Abilities[]
- Boxing Skills: Reggie is a talented boxer.
Etymology[]
- Reggie is short for Reginald, a masculine given name of English origin meaning "king".
- Janson is a Scandinavian surname meaning "Son of Jan".
Trivia[]
- He travels with a doctor to treat his opponents.
Tristan Strong Trilogy | |
Books: | Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky | Tristan Strong Destroys the World | Tristan Strong Keeps Punching |
Main Characters: | Tristan Strong | Ayanna | Gum Baby | Anansi |
Secondary Characters: | Thandiwe | King Cotton | John Henry | Eddie Garvey | Maafa | Chestnutt | Nana Strong | Junior | Patty Roller | Granny Z |
Minor Characters: | Alvin Strong | Jessica Strong | Walter Strong | Fezile | Netta | Old Familiar | Mr. Richardson | Reggie Janson | DJ Kulture | Big Big | Terence Strong | Memphis Jones | Harold | Darla |
African American Gods: | Brer Rabbit | Brer Fox | Brer Bear | Sarah | Rose | High John | Tarrypin | Sis Crow | Keelboat Annie | Mami Wata | Lady Night |
West African Gods: | Anansi | Nyame |
Creatures: | Haint | Fetterling | Hullbeast | Brand Fly | Leopard Statue | Python Statue | Abiyoyo | Mmoatia | Plat-eye | River Spirit | Talking Skull | Boo Hag | Coffle | Twennymiles | Breakers |
Related Content: | Kwame Mbalia | Rick Riordan Presents | The Gum Baby Files |