I literally felt like I was in a situation where I could have permanent damage or die.

You know, that punch was so hard that hit me. I thought that I had a hole in my face.

The rest of the way it felt, because he broke my orbital in three places. He also broke my nose,

and because of the nerve damage, my face went numb. What I didn't realize was that his ability to

understand your rhythm, acknowledge it, adjust it on the fly with second to none.

If I didn't do that, I wouldn't be here. And not only skill wise, but also acknowledging

my talent. I remember sparring Kennello and being like,

and then I'm looking at him and Ring Magazine with a Ferrari. I'm like, I'm this good.

Hello, and welcome to Boxing Life Stories with me,

Kristix. What happened in the ring after it's taken only good with his child's play compared to that?

Still a close punch this day.

You couldn't even take the tears from his eyes or the smile of his face, couldn't you?

I know.

I didn't even think of me. He said, well, let four years back.

And the baby didn't make me look like Al Capone.

And if he's going to be your knight.

There's a winning, and there's nothing else.

Hello, welcome back to Boxing Life Stories.

This week I'm joined by former WBO champion Chris Algeri.

Chris is also a former world kickboxing champion.

He has a fantastic story.

And he's someone I don't think I've ever interviewed before.

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