When a boxer becomes the world champion, he becomes an instant celebrity.  From a name covered by obscurity, the new champ’s name and image grace the covers of popularity.  Television cameras and microphones take the place of the training mirror and the gloves.  That is the blinding limelight of boxing.

Celebrity status is a cruel animal.  It takes pleasure in having the owner bask at his exploits while at the same time exploiting the Read more