Chapter 17

• I remembered those early days vividly. The thrill of sneaking out, the adrenaline rush of stepping into the makeshift ring, the roar of the crowd.
• It was exhilarating. I was just a kid, but I felt invincible. I had a natural talent for fighting, and I quickly made a name for myself on the streets.
• The other fighters respected me, and some even feared me. It was a far cry from the life my father had planned for me, but it was where I felt most alive.