what is it about boxing that makes a person want to brave getting hit?
You do it because it’s something you’re good at. There’s very few people involved and if you’re willing to put in the work to get to the ring there is no better feeling — it’s an accomplishment — you’re in there by yourself. This isn’t a team sport. I mean I have my guys and girls who come to the gym and support me and I have my trainer, but once you step into the ring it’s all you, and I don’t think there is a better accomplishment in life than knowing that you did something by yourself. You went in there and you’re a warrior. You’re alone. I think boxing brought out a different person in me — a more confident person. My self esteem is through the roof. I feel like because I’ve accomplished this I could go out and do anything. If somebody said, “Let’s train and run a marathon,” two years ago I would have said, “no way.” I could do that now. Even thought I know it would take a lot of training I know I could do that. How much time and effort does this take? This is a full time job. I
