Heather Hardy, a former boxing champion, reflects on her difficult journey post-retirement after suffering brain injuries from her career. At 43, Hardy grapples with memory issues and physical challenges, symbolized by the haunting photos in her office that remind her of past achievements and her daughter. She expresses a desire to reform the boxing-management system, advocating for better education and support for fighters regarding health and financial decisions, highlighting the exploitative nature of the sport and its repercussions on athletes' post-career lives.
The excitement of being in the ring and potential for bigger income too often distracts fighters from the warning signs of debilitating physical damage that can surface in retirement.
Short-term memory comes and goes. Getting out of bed is a chore. Balance is tricky. Vision is fickle.
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