It’s a s story as old as athletics itself. Often talented athletes fail to live up to their potential because they have never been challenged or seasoned by adversity to learn work ethic along the way they have relied on their talent. December 17 highlighted the differences in more ways then one. After the fight ended it was shown the world that Celina Salazar lives and grew up was radically different the Christina who relied on talent but would be shocked by the world that some of her former teammates took for granted. Christina’s less talented cohorts knew how hard success came by and the dedication to succeed meant that when training the effort had to be intense, sincere and consistent. Boxing has revealed the extent of Christina’s talent and lack of work ethic.

The Cowboy breakfast brought the change in weather and while Emilio Ledezma was trapped in Oklahoma Christina missed a morning run. Monday after these photos were taken she would pay the price. Her attitude after be ratted out was revealing. The black tie event looks like a potentially poison for Christina an offer for more complacency.

Christina is behind the 8 ball the world Celina knows is a world Christina struggles to understand. Can Christina find the eye of the tiger that remains a drama yet to be fully played out in San Antonio? Feb 11 we will know some more