We prayed that you could fight this
Begging god that you'd pull through
Giving up was never an option
Defeat wasn't part of you
Just imagine the ward is the boxing ring
The walls are the ropes each side
The doctor' is the referee
And your family cheering from ringside
But god has made his mind up
And he whispers in your ear
You fought with passion all your life
Now I'll take it from here
Then he separates the ropes Mark
For you to step outside
Heaven needs a very special person
I need you by my side
Your gloves will never be empty
You left your blood and sweat inside
He placed them above the pearly gates
And walked THE champ inside