Filled with hope & ambition, despite living in a state of not much boxing, yet still disciplined & dreams of becoming world champion 1 day.
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The hardwork, improvement, and feeling of confidence that's come with it, though his on his way to become an amateur he loves studying all about the philosophy of fighting and his sport from his heroes, he knows time and patience comes with it, even when his put up against adults and people bigger than him, sparring Regional and National champions, as well as pros, he pushes his fear aside in order to improve, and learns from his flaws, knowing every lesson creates new potential.
His heroes, dreams & his promises to his family members & loves one. He dreams he'll be great one day by staying on drive, without no distractions, sacrificing his time to accomplish more, as he believes entirely on staying active to reach his goals. He trains 2 hours away from his city to in Alabama due to the competition difference, his coach being a trainer of Olympian/Pro World champion Deontay Wilder, he loves his gym despite only being able to train 2-3 a week there, & fills the rest in MS
Not giving up, and surrending that easily even after taking lays off, coming back more better and stronger, he is gifted with so much ambition, no matter where he is, he always seems to eagerly chase more and more as well as advancing as time goes by.
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