KEY TAKEAWAYS

No professional ever starts in the lap of luxury. They al begin at the bottom and must, literally, fight their way to success.

The wins along the way to the top always feel sweeter and more earned if we've worked for them. Dedication reaps satisfaction.

The rewards in boxing can be huge, but that's because the risks we run are far greater. Boxing is dangerous and leaves you open to such things as head trauma, so it's only right that the rewards are large.

We conquer our fears and master life's skills by putting ourselves in positions of unease. Being brave enough to face down the unfamiliar can lead to mastery.