Adult Chris: [v.o.] Thurman was the first teacher that ever did anything about me getting beat down every day, only I couldn't figure out why.
Chris: Wait, what difference does me getting beat up make to you?
Thurman: I don't like seeing the "metaphorical" little guy get beat up. The United States was a little guy but we're a superpower now 'cause we got out from under England's thumb.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Thurman cared about the principles of boxing for self-defense. I wanted to box for another reason. This is what I imagined my life would be like after I learned how to box.
[fantasy:]
Joey Caruso: [trips Chris] What's the matter, Sir Nose, can't catch the rhythm of the stroke?
[Chris punches Caruso, launching his body straight up into the air]
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Maybe pigs do fly.