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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - It seems a logical line of query.
A former world champion - generally ineffective and largely inactive since losing his title - plans a return to the ring and is penciled in as the first “name” opponent for a young, undefeated hotshot looking to establish himself in the ex-champ’s home division.
“So, Champ,” you begin, “tell me about the last four years. In your view, what’s changed?
“How did it get from world champion to steppingstone in such a short time?”
You sit back, notebook at the ready, and wait for a reply that seems sure to contain equal parts frustration, motivation and redemption while serving as catalyst for an insightful and interesting interview.
Unless, that is… your foil for the session is Kassim Ouma.
Instead, the 31-year-old detours your road to enlightenment with an age-old roadblock.
“I don’t really want to talk about the past. I only care about what’s going on now.
“So, please don’t ask me about anything other than the fight that’s coming up.”
Ouch. Not exactly the open-ended conversation starter you were hoping for, huh? [Click Here To Read More]
A former world champion - generally ineffective and largely inactive since losing his title - plans a return to the ring and is penciled in as the first “name” opponent for a young, undefeated hotshot looking to establish himself in the ex-champ’s home division.
“So, Champ,” you begin, “tell me about the last four years. In your view, what’s changed?
“How did it get from world champion to steppingstone in such a short time?”
You sit back, notebook at the ready, and wait for a reply that seems sure to contain equal parts frustration, motivation and redemption while serving as catalyst for an insightful and interesting interview.
Unless, that is… your foil for the session is Kassim Ouma.
Instead, the 31-year-old detours your road to enlightenment with an age-old roadblock.
“I don’t really want to talk about the past. I only care about what’s going on now.
“So, please don’t ask me about anything other than the fight that’s coming up.”
Ouch. Not exactly the open-ended conversation starter you were hoping for, huh? [Click Here To Read More]
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