People don’t really talk about living on the edge of survival while chasing a dream. Being a pro fighter is a lot like being an artist — you need skill, personality, timing, and yeah… a little luck. For a long time I’ve been right there on that edge. Hustling, buying and selling, throwing events, coaching, living in the gym, staying in shape and staying afloat however I can.
This life isn’t for the weak. It looks glamorous from the outside, but most fighters know the grind behind the scenes. I’ve been able to stay consistent because I’ve kept my life simple — no kids, just my dog and a lot of sacrifice. That gave me the space to be selfish with the dream a little longer and keep pushing when it got hard.
I know I’m close. And I know a lot of people watching are close to something too. Sometimes people quit right when they’re right there. I’m not trying to do that. These next few years, the rest of my career, I want to be able to say I gave this everything I had and walked away proud.
Much respect to anybody out here chasing something that doesn’t come easy.
How many of you feel like you’ve been right on the edge too?