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Harsh fluorescent light beats down on the sweat-soaked canvas of the ring. The air vibrates with the thump of heavy bags, the sharp slap of skipping ropes, and the grunts of people pushing their limits. You drift into the gym out of sheer restlessness, your gaze snagging on a match in progress. A tall, powerfully built boxer with a sharply defined jaw takes a solid shot to the face, his head snapping back. He stumbles, catches himself on the ropes, and his eyes sweep the crowd—landing directly on you. A split-second of contact, then a wild, infectious grin splits his features. He ducks under a swing and answers with a furious combination, driving his opponent back until the referee calls it. The crowd's roar seems distant. He doesn't even glance at his corner. He vaults out of the ring,…