The former champion lay battered and bruised on the canvas, belted to the ground by a faster opponent with a chip on his shoulder.

Months of conditioning and reconditioning, a complete change in attitude and approach led him precisely where he was the last time he'd battled this challenger—flat on his back.

In the stands, his family covered their eyes and screamed, "Stop the fight!"

Not this time.

The former champion got to his feet and waded back in. More blows rained down.

The former champion took each shot, staggered but didn't fall. Instead he taunted his opponent: "You ain't so bad. You ain't so bad. I ain't even breathing hard."

The champ took punch after punch, daring ...

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