It’s the body blows and head-ringers Mike Lee, who grew up as an “aggressive” kid in Lisle, Ill., has received away from packed arenas and television cameras that have hardened the professional boxer.
It’s his intelligence, raw talent and a fearless drive that scored the Notre Dame alumnus a four-round fight on the undercard of Saturday’s anticipated bout between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito at Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
“I get to see some of the world’s best fighters come through this camp, hang out with them, learn from them and spar with them,” said Lee, under contract with Top Rank, Inc. and trained by legend Ronnie Shields.