Have to say I stopped reading after the first couple paragraphs.

It seems to me that all these black African and Columbian fighters are on a mission to outdo each other's personal sob story.

They have probably been told by their promoters that Hollywood is wanting to create a heartwarming modern Cinderella Man tale with an impoverished black youth overcoming mighty obstacles to truimph in the ring.

They are all practically auditioning for the role although it's pointless as the one who looks the most like Will Smith will probably carry the day.

I wander how long before Sam Peter tells of how a plague of locusts ate his entire village as a child?

Actually Hollywood will probably combine all of their stories into one truly momemntous tale of overcoming adversity that even Antwone Fisher would be proud of.

Then all of these B list fighters can get a little cut of the profits for whatever part of the tragedy was inspired by their story. It's probably a nice little second income for all of these guys.

I imagine that Bob Arum, Garry Shaw et all sit them down on signing them and say 'Ok Ouladah, from now on you are going to be called Lovemore and your childhood went as follows..........'