That first call was followed not long after by another that was just as strange. There was no hello, and the only reason I knew it was him was because of the missing name and number on my phone screen. As was to be his way for all future calls, he got straight to the point.

"Mancini here, how much training have you had kid?"

"I'm not sure I understand, training?" He didn't answer.

"I've trained as an athlete, taken karate and Taekwondo since I was a kid but ...