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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 111FMM: What message do you have for anyone being bullied or abused?DNR: Please speak out and be brave. Ask for help. Don%u2019t hold it inside to the point where you end up hurting yourself. There is help out there and you are not alone. You would be surprised that some of the greatest of people have gone through traumatic and life-altering experiences; but it helped to strengthen and shape them into who they are today. FMM: Why bullying in particular? DNR: I was severely bullied as a child and it transformed into an inner rage as I got older in the ring. I took everything out on my opponents. You can only kick a dog for so long before it decides to bite and then discover the power it really has. I discovered my power as a ferocious fighter. The bullying transformed from me being bullied as a kid to certain managers and promoters bullying me in a different way by way of cheating and attacking my character when I didn%u2019t want to play by their rules. I saw a very dirty and unforgiving side of boxing. In many ways I%u2019m glad I%u2019m out of it. FMM: Would you recommend others become involved in the fight game? DNR: Only if you have the heart to train hard and stop at nothing. This is a dirty business and it can destroy the best and toughest of men. You have to endure hell and be willing to associate with cheaters and liars. There are some good people in boxing, but they are like finding a needle in a hay stack. You must love this sport with all your heart, but know you are in the flesh-peddling business. And you really must think of your future and health first.FMM: What do you miss most about boxing? DNR: I obviously miss the glory. But most of all I miss the kinship and camaraderie of my friends and team. I had an closeness at one point with my team and entourage that was like a second family. I sincerely miss the bond we all had before money and greed got involved.