Story Time

For awhile now I've been trying to think of a new way to convince you all that boxing should be a high school sport. So I though to myself "hmm if what normally convinces me or persuades my opinion?" and then it hit me! Stories, so today I'm going to tell you the story of two different boxers that have been very influential in my life. Both fighters come from humble beginnings and if not for the great sport of boxing would not be where they are today.

The first fighter I am going to speak of is someone who completely revolutionized the sport during his era. He is a man that inspired me to start boxing and become a fighter. That man is Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali had his bike stolen at the tender age of twelve. When police arrived at the scene they saw a boy with unrivaled rage and aggression. One of the officers at the scene recommended that the young Muhammad take up boxing to vent his anger. Soon after, Muhammad began working with boxing trainer Fred Stoner, from there his career took off. Muhammad won many titles and championships growing up. Some of these awards include: two National Golden Glove championships, the Junior Amateur Athletic title as well as six consecutive Kentucky Golden Glove championships. Ali's success would have never been made possible without the sport of boxing. It took that officer to expose him to the sport. If boxing was made a high school sport then more people will be exposed to the sport. Maybe then more great champions can be born and lives can be changed for the better.


The next boxer I am going to speak of is the current pound for pound best fighter in the world. He is a man that went down last year as the highest grossing athlete of 2012. This man is Floyd Mayweather Jr.


Growing up Floyd lived an extremely troubled life. His father was a drunk with anger issues and was in and out of jail. Floyd's mother also struggled with drug addiction. To get away from all the stress of the home life Floyd flocked to the boxing ring and found peace there. Growing up all Floyd knew was boxing, his father and two uncles were also prominent figures in the boxing scene. Soon Floyd followed in their foot steps and has emerged as one of the greatest boxers of the modern era. Boxing is much more than punching and trying to hurt your opponent, boxing is a sport that can provide focus and peace for a troubled youth. Which is why  it should become a high school sport.




Sources: "Manny Pacquiao Falls To No. 6 In boxing Pound-for-pound ratings - SI.com - Boxing." SI.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Mar. 2013.