have i mentioned that i used to be a boxer? check out my new essay about it https://therumpus.net/2026/06/26/shorty/
Shorty - The Rumpus

People stopped to look. Visitors asked if I was one of Rodney’s fighters and everyone confirmed that I was.

The Rumpus
found some pics from the golden gloves including pre-fight w ashante & post-fight w rodney (& some blood on my face)

@HadasWeiss

Wow, these are great. Have I joked yet about how you'd kick my ass? Better that I haven't, I'm sure . . .