http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/s...117276243.html <<< this is a kid from my gym...I've known his story obviously for a while now but I never EXACTLY what being in our gym did for him until this aired last night on our local news....man...(and he's about to do an in-ring exhibition on a pro show we are throwing April 9th in Hartford!!!)...
Get the hankies ready!! A really inspirational boxing story...
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that one Ian and this news story both appeared on our local TV broadcasts within the last week...anyone who doesn't believe amateur boxing can be a great tool...is about to be proven wrong...
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**** I can't stand when certain people have to go through so many severe disadvantages compared to luckier people
breaks my ****ing heart.. I wish life could be fair for everybody.
I hope he becomes a great promoter one day and all his dreams come true.Comment
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the amazing thing is that he is always joking around in the gym etc...hardly ever talks about himself like this...listening to him here let me learn a whole bunch of new stiuff abput him, how he thinks, what this program did for him...amazing how "communicative" hew has became despite his young age and his ailment...Comment
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yes, definitely a good kid...he struggles at times, obviously...but his spirit is inspiring....really...Comment
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so far he's done exhibition fights on shows here with Mike Oliver and Matt Remillard...talking now to Dana Rosenblatt about facing him on the April 9th card...Comment
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