Boxing has regressed – Mabiletsa

The pugilist is leaving his role as chairperson of the Tsholofelo and University of Botswana (UB) boxing clubs, after announcing his decision this week.

But looking back, Mabiletsa is not a happy man as he leaves a sport that was regularly part and parcel of the Olympics. Boxing has not made the Olympics in a while. “Boxing used to participate in a lot of international events, in that way improving boxers' standards,” he said. “That no longer happens, and the sport is suffering. Our coaches' standard of coaching has dropped.”