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War of words erupt at Professional Boxing AGM

PBAB legal advisor, Kagisano Tamocha cautioning the affiliates PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
PBAB legal advisor, Kagisano Tamocha cautioning the affiliates PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The atmosphere was tense from the beginning of the the Professional Boxing Association of Botswana (PBAB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held over the weekend.

It was clear that the affiliates meant business. They had tough questions for the executive committee members whom they last met 14 months ago when they were elected into office in Mahalapye.

Thuso Khubamang of Scud Missile stable said ever since the executive committee was given the mandate to run they PBAB, they have never held activities. “You have failed us as leadership. We only see you attending our activities which we organise ourselves, and you do not even assist us with anything. It is only right for you to do the right thing and resign,” he said.

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