Boxers out to shine during awards night
Friday, November 22, 2019
Following impressive performances by the national boxing teams on the international stage, local boxers are hoping to end the year with individual accolades at the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) awards to be held at Fairgrounds tomorrow night.
For the biggest award of the night, the Male Boxer of the Year gong, Mohammed Rajab Otukile of Mafika Boxing Club will be up against DTCB’s Treasure Moremi and George Molwantwa of BMC. Otukile had a splendid year; he is a National Championship gold medallist.
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