Friday 24 March 2017 11:29, UK
It was only a couple of months ago when Jack Bateson poured his heart out and revealed his fears of being 'the nearly guy'.
Not getting the nod for an Olympics was tough to take for the 22-year-old from Leeds after a very bumpy qualifying ride, but it seems the inside of his head is a calmer place these days.
As the dust settles, his big decision remains: Turn pro or stay amateur? Here are the latest thoughts by the Sky Academy Sports Scholar on his career and what happens next...
It was a strange feeling leaving our training camp a few weeks ago in Sheffield for the last time before my friends departed for the Olympic Games in Brazil.
We've all worked extremely hard over the last four years and we became more of a family as well as just being team-mates. I see these people day in and day out and have shared some special moments with them.
I've finally come to terms with the fact that the Olympics just wasn't meant to be for me this year but the journey continues and I am blessed to have such an amazing team of family, friends, coaches and mentors around me.
For the last few weeks I have been based back at home in Leeds training with my dad and my uncle who first introduced me to the sport. It's been great to be back working with them, as I've only had just a weekend every week for the past four years for them to keep their eyes on me in the gym.
I have a strong bond with my dad and uncle and not often the father/son coach/boxer relationship works but for me it does and I wouldn't be the fighter that I am today without them.
Aside from boxing it has been nice to get away from it all for a short while. I've lived, breathed and slept boxing since I was 11 years old so this summer I have enjoyed a switch off to recharge my batteries and reflect on what has been an amazing journey so far.
I've enjoyed watching the Games and it has been inspirational to see friends win medals in Brazil. It was amazing to see all their hard work pay off and see them on that podium.
I'm just getting started though! After a week away on holiday in August I will be ready to bounce back and continue to work towards my dreams.
I often get asked about what's next for me, and obviously one day I hope to turn pro. But I'm not done with the amateur game yet and feel I have more to accomplish and learn before moving on.
I'm just wishing all my team-mates, friends and the rest of Team GB the best of luck for the rest of the Games!
WHAT'S COMING UP.....
August 17: Jess Judd, Manchester International
August 5-21: Rio Olympics
August 27-28: Quillan Isidore, British Championships, Derby
September 7-18: Rio Paralympics
