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I used to get hit with a hard shot and go yes that hurt I love it I want another now I go ouch that hurt I don't fancy another one of them so that's why I'm getting out of boxing, not saying forever but I need a rest for mental and physical health but I'm sound
— David De La Allen (@davidthewhiter1) July 12, 2018