Joshua Clottey speaks!

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If one were to judge Joshua Clottey by recent ring activity, it would be safe to assume that his heart is no longer in boxing. Since a maddening decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in March 2010, Clottey has fought only five times.

But boxing fans in Ghana ought to know better. Pan any arena during a major local show and you’ll find Clottey stoically looking on. At times, he’ll shout instructions from ringside. Occasionally, he’ll work a corner.

These aren’t acts meant for show. Clottey now calls the East Legon suburb of Accra home yet spends most of his days in the same Bukom province that raised him. His presence in the town’s impoverished gyms is as much an inspiration to others as it is a painful reminder that the bright lights are fleeting. Hopefully, the bigger lesson isn’t lost on these hopefuls: If there’s anything to glean from Clottey’s 21-year career, it’s that if you can’t land a “stay busy” bout, stay busy preparing for one.

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