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FMM: What message do you have for anyone
being bullied or abused?
DNR: Please speak out and be brave. Ask for help.
Don’t hold it inside to the point where you end up
hurting yourself. There is help out there and you
are not alone. You would be surprised that some
of the greatest of people have gone through
traumatic and life-altering experiences; but it
helped to strengthen and shape them into who
they are today.
FMM: Why bullying in particular?
DNR: I was severely bullied as a child and it
transformed into an inner rage as I got older in the
ring. I took everything out on my opponents. You
can only kick a dog for so long before it decides
to bite and then discover the power it really has. I
discovered my power as a ferocious fighter. The
bullying transformed from me being bullied as a kid
to certain managers and promoters bullying me in
a different way by way of cheating and attacking
my character when I didn’t want to play by their

rules. I saw a very dirty and unforgiving side of
boxing. In many ways I’m glad I’m out of it.
FMM: Would you recommend others become
involved in the fight game?
DNR: Only if you have the heart to train hard and
stop at nothing. This is a dirty business and it can
destroy the best and toughest of men. You have to
endure hell and be willing to associate with cheaters
and liars. There are some good people in boxing,
but they are like finding a needle in a hay stack. You
must love this sport with all your heart, but know you
are in the flesh-peddling business. And you really
must think of your future and health first.
FMM: What do you miss most about boxing?
DNR: I obviously miss the glory. But most of all I
miss the kinship and camaraderie of my friends
and team. I had an closeness at one point with my
team and entourage that was like a second family.
I sincerely miss the bond we all had before money
and greed got involved.

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