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Julius_Caesar
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Watched a fight last weekend of this Boxer called Hassan Mkakinyo (from Tanzania) 12 - 2 vs a British boxer called Sam Eggington 23 - 4. Hassan came in as a huge underdog and shocked many fans:
Over the last few years there have been some decent African boxers that have come on to the scene. Guys like Richard Commey and Isaac Dogboe. I think Africa has a lot of potential and natural talent but lack the right training, facilities and promotion. There is a hunger out there that could develop some exceptional boxers and any smart promoter should invest into them. Its good for the growth of the sport. Just after Hassans win a load of videos came out of people from Tanzania excited for him because they don't have many athletes from their country so its much more appreciated. Kinda like when Pacquiao came on to the scene and brought in a load of Filipino fans.
Over the last few years there have been some decent African boxers that have come on to the scene. Guys like Richard Commey and Isaac Dogboe. I think Africa has a lot of potential and natural talent but lack the right training, facilities and promotion. There is a hunger out there that could develop some exceptional boxers and any smart promoter should invest into them. Its good for the growth of the sport. Just after Hassans win a load of videos came out of people from Tanzania excited for him because they don't have many athletes from their country so its much more appreciated. Kinda like when Pacquiao came on to the scene and brought in a load of Filipino fans.