Wednesday, 1 July 2015

Gushiken at last happy as boxer after Hall of Fame induction (The Associated Press)

In this photo taken Monday, June 29, 2015, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Yoko Gushiken speaks during an interview at his boxing gym in Tokyo. Light flyweight champion Gushiken was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 14. Three decades after retiring from the ring - often feeling lost and depressed - and after a secondary career as a TV comedian, the former WBA light flyweight champion Gushiken now accepts his status as a legend in the sport. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

It was a long fight for Yoko Gushiken to find life after boxing. It took his induction last month into the International Boxing Hall of Fame - an honor only two other Japanese have received - to allow him to reconcile with who he truly is. ''I saw how splendid boxing was in this world,'' said the 60-year-old Gushiken, often clenching his fists to emphasize his points.



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