Conversations with Eric Donovan: 'I look on my past as an asset now'

Eric Donovan's been through his share. Now, finally, he's preparing for the biggest fight of his life, writes his contemporary, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan

PAIN GAME: Eric Donovan.

When all else fails you, there’s always the gym. I genuinely dunno if a boxing club has ever let me down. I don’t think I’ve ever walked back out of the gym doors and regretted going through them.

Too much on your mind? Get down to the gym, get busy, get on a bag, get sweating, the mind will clear with each drip off the chin. Sweet f*** all on your mind? Get down to the gym. Always something to focus on down there. Never lets you down.