The man is a boxer.  He is preparing for a match.  He is calm and composed, but is ready for a fight.  He has been in a fight before, but nothing like the one he is about to encounter.  There is no one around to see him.  He is a state of awareness, but doesn't want to be bothered.  He needs alone time before the fight.  The boxer stands ready to enter the crowd of thousands.  He will be ready as he can be and enter the ring excited, but scared of what stands before him.  He will be unsure at first, but his instances will take over and he shall have his fight.
