Billy Owens came over and bent down to talk to him, “I’ve gotta stop this son or you’ll get killed.”
“NO, YOU OWE, you owe…”
“I know, but this ain’t worth it, trust me son.”
“You owe me, honour your debt Billy.”
“If your granddad was here he’d kill me.”
“If he was here then Smith would have been out in the first round.”
“Yeah that’s true, you’re a lot like ‘em, stubborn old git he was,” Billy laughed and Matt nodded. Billy looked over to Smith’s corner, his two brothers were in the ring talking fast and gesturing.
“They’re up to something, watch yourself, son,” then he left Matt alone with his thoughts. Moments later Matt started to rise. He felt like he had a bag of cement on each shoulder, his feet moved like he was wearing lead diver boots and his arms seemed to have no energy in
