Even though I have given up drinking while training for my fight I still go out. Last night was Cinco De Mayo and Amanda was in town from San Fransico, I was obligated to go out. I met up with some HS friends, Bill I have known since I was 7, and Amanda's sister Lisa. Everyone kept asking "When is your fight? I can't wait to see you fight. Tell me about your fight. I know you are going to win." What I have come to realize is two things.
First, my friends are really excited to watch me fight. I have heard everything from "Dude you are crazy in real life I can't imagine you in the ring," to "You are just going to go nuts on whoever you face." In every conversation I have with friends or strangers it is only a matter of time before someone asks about an update on the fight date. I wish I had an answer. The only person who is more excited about this then them. . . is me. I want to thank everyone in advance for their support. You will all know as SOON as I do when my fight is.
Secondly, I have come to realize that I want to fight not just to win or to prove myself. I want to fight because it is the next logical step in my training. I have amassed enough skills in the gym to finally use them during practical application (fighting another person). I am eager to test myself against another method. To push myself harder. I overheard a conversation yesterday that John was having with Les. He was telling him that if he wins and beats someone he learns less than if he loses. As good as you are you learn more from losing to someone who is better than by beating someone who is worse. You improve more from a loss than from a victory. As sweet as a victory would be, and that's what I am shooting for, I do not fear a loss. I will learn from the experience no matter the outcome. I just want it to happen.
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