10/09/2026
'After joining the boxing gym, it seemed as if everything in my life revolved around it. If I wasn't fighting at home with my brothers, I was defending myself against the knuckleheads at school. But looking back, I truly believe that boxing is what saved my life. I could have been like anyone else I knew and chose the street life, but that wasn't for me. My goal was to be different from my brothers and make my momma proud. Besides, I was never a follower. The only person I ever wanted to impress was my mother. Although, I loved my brothers, I was no fan of anything they were doing out on the streets. While they were out there committing crimes and beating people up, I chose to train and stay out of trouble. I really wanted to make something of myself instead of becoming just another statistic.'
- Riddick Bowe