In fact , boxing was this young man 's diversion .
The Coster on several occasions expressed great regret that writing and politics had robbed the ring of one who showed promise of being the cleverest welter - weight of man 's time .
In fact , boxing was this young man 's diversion , and the Coster on several occasions expressed great regret that writing and politics had robbed the ring of one who showed promise of being the cleverest welter - weight of his time .