“I was born dead, with a black eye,” the story begins. “But even that early, I must have been too stubborn to quit.” That’s the opening line of the autobiography Toy Bulldog: The Fighting Life and Times of Mickey Walker.
Going on long winning streaks at the top of the sport of boxing is not exactly an easy achievement. Although Roberto Duran went on an impressive 40-fight run, as well as Mike Tyson starting his career with a knockout streak, such feats are by no means common.
Research suggests that 10 to 12 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, but in the boxing ring, that small percentage has created big problems for their right-handed opponents.