Boxing in Aratwa dilemma
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 70 Views |
However, the local boxing body is in limbo as it fears the repercussions of including Kasemang in the national set-up for amateur boxers after her involvement in professional boxing. Kasemang fought South African, Raider Muleba in a professional bout, BoBA and the Professional Boxing Association of Botswana (PBAB) are now looking to resolve the dilemma.
BoBA secretary-general, Taolo Tloutsile said they have engaged the world mother body, International Boxing Association (IBA) on the matter and are still awaiting a response. It is unclear if a boxer can still fight in amateur ranks after turning professional. He said they will also look into the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) rules. "We are consulting our mother bodies being IBA and BNOC statutes. We wrote to IBA and are still waiting for an answer. We are looking at the International Olympic Committee charter.
The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...