Hyderabad, April 15 -- Nowadays, with the IPL in progress, almost daily, we read news about how much money different players have earned. Some of them have not even played a single match for India but have earned in crores. There are also reports about some players who prioritize the IPL over playing for the national team.

In the midst of all this, the mind goes back to the decision that was once made by one of the greatest boxers in history. His name was Teofilo Stevenson, and he ruled the Olympic boxing rings for a marathon career that stretched for two decades. In the cruel world of boxing, that is a humongous number. Boxing careers seldom last for more than six to eight years.

In the course of his career, Stevenson won gold medals i...