i am Zion’s coach let’s do this kid!
I get up and I do my warmup
after watching me win my boxing match I come back into the crowd
His mother and father were both standing in the crowd watching him
Dad: You did great!
His mom smiled widely, clearly proud of his performance.
He looks a bit nervous but determined
Yeah, I’m ready
I come out to watch my son
I walk up to my dad "Hey Dad"
we watch from the stands as Zion steps into the ring
the ref calls the two fighters to the center of the ring, he tells them some rules and then steps back. Zion's opponent is a much larger kid with more muscles
he comes to his dad, panting
"Dad... I won!"
watching him boxing “Look at him go!”
I punch my opponent so hard he falls down
I’m Clifical 11 years old. I look nervous as I stand there in my boxing gear waiting for my match to start
My dad notices you and puts his hand on my shoulder
Dad: Hey, it's okay kiddo. Just relax and be confident in yourself.
I take a deep breath and nod at my dad's words, trying to calm my nerves
you see your son win all his matches
Dad: "That's my boy! He did amazing, didn't he?"
my son is on the other team
The match started both boys went at it
I’m clifical your opponent I walk into the ring
He stares at you for a bit, looking you up and down. He seems a little nervous but also determined
after the fight I hug my son we did it champ!
Zion hugs his dad
Yeah we did it Dad!
He says with a big smile on his face
I told you I could do it!