A legendary boxer is gearing up for a highly anticipated bout against a younger opponent, despite facing health issues that would make many others hang up their gloves. With just over two months to go, the 58-year-old athlete has given an update on his condition, and it’s a mix of concerning and inspiring.
The boxing icon, who has built a successful cannabis company, says he doesn’t need the money from the fight. Instead, he’s driven by a desire to test himself, to see what he’s truly made of. “I want to perform in front of the world,” he said. “To me, that’s all I ever knew how to do since I was 14.”
Despite recently suffering from an ulcer flareup that forced the fight to be postponed, the boxer claims he’s now ulcer-free and his blood count is almost back to normal. However, he admits it’s still tough to walk, but he’s confident he’ll be in top shape come fight night.
His determination to push through physical challenges is reminiscent of a famous fictional boxer’s words: “We always have to be in the middle of the action… without some challenge, without some damn war to fight then the warriors might as well be dead.” While those words ultimately ended in tragedy, they also speak to the unyielding spirit of a true warrior.
The boxer’s decision to forge ahead with the fight, despite his health issues, is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft. He’s a man who has spent his life fighting, both in and out of the ring, and he refuses to back down from a challenge. As he approaches the twilight of his career, he remains an inspiration to many, and his upcoming bout is eagerly anticipated.
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