Battling amateur boxing hits the canvas

Boxing has been on a decline in the past years
Boxing has been on a decline in the past years

Amateur boxing used to be one of the best performing codes, bringing numerous accolades from high profile international competitions, but now, the sport finds itself hitting the canvas.

The last time boxing won a recognisable medal at an international platform was during the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi through Tirafalo Seoko who got silver while Oteng Oteng finished with a bronze. Oteng went on to compete at the London Olympic Games, but was knocked out in the preliminary round.

In 2017, Mohammed Rajab picked silver during the All Africa Games with Aratwa Kasemang bringing home a bronze.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

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