Lone Wanderer
A story of a fighter
There was once a man named John Steel. Life treated him well as he grew up in his small town. The nights were quiet, the days were peaceful, and everybody knew everybody. John got good grades and made his father proud. There was a lot of free time, with a whole lot of nothing happening. So he spent his evenings and breaks working as a farmer. Strong, tan, tall, and tranquil, this young man had big dreams, and he was destined for greatness.
After years of growing crops, John saved enough money to buy his first car. A 2000 Chevy Cruze, all black with full tint. With a bright horizon and a brand new high school diploma, disaster struck just as he began to feel the sweet sense of American freedom. John got a call from the local hospital. They said his father had passed away from a heart attack. That was John’s only living relative, and he had nobody to turn to. The banks took the house, and they will only cost $2,000. John packed up and left town, looking for a way to make a living.
After driving around the big city for a few days, John found a place to stay. Unfortunately, it was run-down, beat-up, and overpriced. But John didn’t mind. After looking for jobs, he realized nothing looked appealing. Until one day, he saw a flyer nailed to a lamppost.
Thirty-two Man Boxing Tournament!
Volunteers Welcome!
Cash Prize For The Winner: $5,000
John never fought a day, but he watched the big boxing fights whenever they were on. He studied the greats and knew the basics. So he got some gloves and wraps from a nearby gym and went to the tournament to begin his career as a fighter.
Nobody saw it coming. The commentators lost their minds when they saw this kid from the middle of nowhere flatlining the best guys in town. Fueled by grief and poverty, John became the tournament champion, destroying all the competition through knockout. His performance caught the attention of some influential people, and they got more prominent names for him to compete with. So up the ladder, he climbed, practically pummeling the adversaries one by one. The checks became more apparent, the guys became more arduous, and John got better. Throughout his travels, he never made friends or got too close to anyone. The life of solitude cultivated mental strength, which gave him an edge that nobody else had.
John Steel traveled the country, winning every fight he could find. Eventually, he got a shot to fight professionally. The opportunity was too good to pass up. After a grueling 12 rounds, John won the fight by split decision. The win earned him enough money to travel the country. That was something his Dad always wanted to do, so John did it for both of them. He went to all 50 states and saw all the monuments, parks, and places of interest. Sometimes competed in fights, but nobody ever fractured his undefeated record. John Steel was practically bulletproof and spent the rest of his life traveling the country as the undefeated fighter from the middle of nowhere.
