“Boxing is a sport that demands total focus,” Schaffer said. “Dmitriy’s made the decision to make religion first in his life. It’s amazing how far he’s come.”
O’Pharrow says Salita has real talent and also something many boxers do not have — ability to catch promoters’ eyes.
“Him being a Jewish boy, a white boy, a religious boy, that’s what it’s all about,” O’Pharrow said. “They’re going to make a lot of money.”



