I love fight sports. It isn’t for everyone but since taking up kickboxing I recognise the skill and hard work necessary to be a champion. There are many parallels to life that you can take from professional fight sports.

The one I love is when you have the 2 fighters giving their all round after round and you can see that there is normally one who seems to dominate and takes advantage and lays a beating on his opponent. BUT!……. Just because the current underdog seems to be taking a beating and looks like he may relent at any moment I have learned a fight is not all predictable because the tenacity and sheer determination can kick in from the man who is all but beaten and at that point he still has his most potent shot in reserve – his powerful right hook.

There have been MANY fights won by the obvious underdog in the final round who musters his right hook , his will and determination and downs the stronger more dominant opponent.

So the lesson? When you think you should quit, or throw in the towel and walk away look deep inside or look to God because there will be something that is in reserve ,YOUR right hook! that could be the victory for you or your situation after many rounds or seasons of life that have given you a beating. It’s NOT time to quit!