BEYOND THE BRIGHT LIGHTS and INTO THE SHADOWS

From the Bright Lights to the Shadows: by brian zelley

Another side of my boxing journey: Walking In The Shadows
*From 1994 to 2008, I was far removed from the action.
















(photo: 1971 before the formation of the Nanaimo Boxing Club)
* Ucluelet, BC in "He-Tin-Kish" park overlooking Terrace beach.
this photo is symbolic of the years in the shadows watching and
waiting for the answer.

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