Tony Bellew Interview

[Gandalf]

Never paid to much attention to Bellew out of the ring, know he used to get a lot of stick from people, but he comes across well to me in recent years when interviewed or as a pundit. One thing that makes me chuckle is this idea you always hear about that there "needs to be help for retired boxers". What exactly are they suggesting, and what about feeling miserable and hopeless do they think is exclusive to them. It's called living ffs.

They know they will retire at 35 or whatever, so how about complete high school, go to University, or learn a trade? People change careers in their 40's or 50's. It is on people to adjust to life and circumstance. I agree there. It's as though a person has no agency. You can invest and live a life of leisure or educate yourself or get a job. It is not so complicated.

[Gandalf]

Then the mental side. Well, most people would give a leg to have free time. Stay healthy, nourish mind and body and for many do a job that pleases you. Life does not end after getting hit in the face. Read the entire works of an author. Write a book. Learn an instrument. Whatever. One should never be bored. It is work that disrupts that for most. Bellew is pampered.