Off the ring
Friday, December 02, 2011
Name: Oteng Oteng
Place Of Birth: Mahalapye
Date Of Birth: January 9, 1990
Sport: Boxing (52 kg flyweight)
Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite place outside the boxing ring?
Oteng: Home, I just enjoy chilling home with my friends when I am not training. I do not go out very often.
Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite holiday destination?
Oteng: Mahalapye, I feel so relaxed when I am there.
Mmegi Sport: Which book are you currently reading/last read?
Oteng: None, I have not read a book in a while.
Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite food?
Oteng: Give me phaleche (pap) and seswaa any time.
Mmegi Sport: Who are your heroes or people who inspire you?
Oteng: My coaches, Master Luza at club level and Khumiso Ikgopoleng at the national team. They have achieved a lot in boxing and competed at the highest level. They are an inspiration to a lot of young guys like me and they encourage us a lot.
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