You figure an athlete would get used to losing, brushing it off and looking forward to the next game. However, in boxing, you never know when that next opportunity will come again. "It hurts, period. The sacrifice and dedication you put into the training, mixed with your pride, leaves you with a bitterness". Fernandez is a shy and humble individual, yet a warrior lives … [Read more...]
The Gatekeepers: Part 7
The gatekeepers are former champs, holding the strap until someone dethrones them. They’re fighters who take fights on short notice for a paycheck. Their phone is never silent as big time promoters are constantly calling for their services. They’re the backbone of boxing as, simply, the opponent. Josesito Lopez: " Riverside Rocky" was an unknown commodity when he … [Read more...]