ESPY Awards

John shares his journey from starting boxing at a young age at the Boys Club to becoming a world champion. He discusses his love for sports, particularly football, and how he eventually excelled in boxing. With 32 years of experience, 16 of which are professional, John offers advice to young aspiring boxers, emphasizing the importance of following directions, not quitting, and being resilient.

How did John initially get involved in boxing?

• He was inspired by a famous boxer.

• He started at the Boys Club.

• His family encouraged him.

• He watched boxing on TV.

What was John's favorite sport before he focused on boxing?

• Baseball

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Football

At what age did John realize he was better at boxing than other sports?

• 15

• 18

• 12

• 10

How many years has John been boxing professionally?

• 32 years

• 16 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What advice does John give to young aspiring boxers?

• Train only when you feel like it.

• Focus only on winning.

• Follow direction and don't quit.

• Avoid taking any punches.