Boxers aren t usually produced in suburbs or country clubs. The fighters who are the lifeblood of the sport are most often pulled from impoverished neighborhoods in cities all over the world. Corruption and politics in professional boxing can make it difficult for even a talented fighter to make it in the sport.
Many boxers end up looking back on a career with nothing to show for it.
Fighters themselves bear some responsibility for making bad business decisions, but there is no shortage of corrupt managers and promoters looking to line their pockets take advantage of young fighters. Sadly, it s not unusual to see a fighter in his late thirties or early forties get into the ring for the paycheck, despite his eroded skills, and the inherent risks to his health. It is a breath of fresh air to speak to a fighter such as Charles Brewer. Charles is a intelligent, well spoken man who keeps his life, family and boxing in the proper perspective. He doesn t depend on his boxing career to support his family.