Superstar

I am not a star. I live most of my life as a normal person, going through struggles that an everyday person would. It’s strange to me when white collar corporate fight fans approach me with envy, congratulating me on my fights, my performance, athletic ability and so forth. But in reality I am the one putting these successful businessmen on a pedestal. Their business smarts coupled with countless hours of studying to obtain professional designations is something to behold. I look up to these businessmen. When my athletic career is over, I hope to be as successful as them one day, working their jobs and contributing to society. I don’t need to be a star in boxing but I fancy the idea of making my mark in the business world. A lot of people ask what I do when I don’t have a fight scheduled or what will I do when I stop competing altogether. That’s when there will be no cheerleaders; no ring cards girls, no public media attention. It won’t be about winning or losing anymore. But it’s my lifestyle to reach limits, going as far as I can go and then going farther. It will no longer be about collecting titles but it will still be about collecting hours…hours of hard work…hours of pain. However, beating the odds, fulfilling my destiny, none of that will matter anymore. But I'm still competing for the ultimate victory. The victory over myself, becoming the best I can be in, every way possible. I pledged my heart to the sport the same way I approach life. I train, play and fight every moment with passion. Displaying dignity, respect and integrity. I’ll be clutch with no backup plan. I’ll always have the drive to succeed, show resiliency in the struggle, humility in the spotlight and the magnetism to be never forgotten. I don’t want to be a superstar. I want be better than that...I want to be me...just me!