Jun 10, 2014 8:00 AM PDT    Text size: 

PHILADELPHIA — TLAgay.com announced that CockyBoys exclusive model Jake Bass was selected as the winner of its Tournament of Hoses contest.

The staff selected 32 of the biggest talents in the business and asked fans to chime in on their vital stats.

TLA said Bass burst upon the scene only a few years ago, yet made a mark in the industry. “His fans are ferociously loyal —  they powered him to this win in the final round of voting,” managing director Erik Schut said.

He added, “He’s been nominated for other awards, including multiple-Grabbys, and his appearances in high-profile projects such as Project Gogo Boy and RoadStrip — all of which consistently sell extremely well for us — have only helped to raise his stature.”

CockyBoys owner Jake Jaxson added, “I’ve been working with Jake Bass for four years now. One of his first acts as a CockyBoys Exclusive was attending our Christmas party. I’d hired a tattoo artist for the guests. And Jake had the inside of his fingers inked with 'King of Hearts.' I remember snapping his picture and thinking ‘A permanent inking has never been truer.’”

He continued, "Today, Jake is an internationally known personality and style-icon to thousands. It's been a pleasure to work with and see him grow as a person, artist, and friend. In a time when some make a name for themselves at the expense of others, Jake's success is his to own. Against all odds, he's earned it and created it. My continued hope is that he uses it to create a better today and tomorrow. Congratulations Jake — you make all of us at CockyBoys proud.”

Bass said, “We'll, what else can I do but thank my immense Twitter base and incredibly devoted fans for voting. I actually didn't see myself winning, what with all the big boys I was up against — hah. But I'm so happy for the recognition, and I'm finally seeing that it's not about how many followers you have — it's how devoted and loyal they are.”

He added, “I'll keep on pushing the boundaries of entertainment until there are none. Although I aspire to be much more than just a porn star, I'm proud to be fighting a much greater battle in my journey through life. I'm glad to say I'm going somewhere, and glad it’s because of all the fans who love what I do and how I do it. And I'm glad I have Jake Jaxson coaching me through it.”