It is that I did not devote myself to gaining first . I lost weight but I did nt lose what I aimed to lose . I strengthened my kicks but not there speed . I moved weights but i did not move them with a consistence that would allow for conditioning . As I began to prepare myself to face my opponent I felt not the need to strike at him with all I had or see him as a challenge .

Answer the following question: Why is the narrator working out so hard ?
They have a brawl coming up .