Professional Boxing Association of Botswana (PBAB) awaits to hear if it will be granted autonomy.
In 2019, the association which controls professional boxing in the country wrote a letter to the Ministry of Sport requesting autonomy from the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC).
PBAB president Tsietsi ‘Shakes’ Kebualemang says the request is in line with how the sport is run in other countries.
Kebualemang says as a pro-boxing body, being under the subjugation of BNSC has a lot of disadvantages.
“PBAB seeks to be autonomous like pro boxing in other countries. The decision was taken after the association realized there were a lot of disadvantages from the affiliation to BNSC,” Kebuwalemang explains.
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Punching out of poverty: Despite risks, 9-year-old Thai fighter eager to return to ring By Athit Perawongmetha and Jiraporn Kuhakan
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BANGKOK (Reuters) – Nine-year-old Thai kickboxer Pornpattara “Tata” Peachaurai is eager to get back in the ring after coronavirus curbs brought his fight season to a halt more than five months ago. The money he earns is vital income for his family.
“All the money from boxing, the regular payment and the tips, it all goes to mum,” said the lean young fighter.
“I’m proud to be a boxer and to earn money for my mum.”
Last updated 2 hours ago | By Reuters
Child Muay Thai boxers Pornpattara Peachurai, known as Tata Por Lasua as his fighter name, 9, and Jaruadfai Ufa Boom Deksean take part in a boxing match at a temporary boxing ring in Chachoengsao province, Thailand, October 26, 2020. [REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha]
Nine-year-old Thai kickboxer Pornpattara “Tata” Peachaurai is eager to get back in the ring after coronavirus curbs brought his fight season to a halt more than five months ago.
The money he earns is vital income for his family.
“All the money from boxing, the regular payment and the tips, it all goes to mum,” said the lean young fighter.
255 Tata wears a face shield as he stands before his boxing match at a temporary boxing ring in Chachoengsao province, Thailand. (REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha)
Bangkok, April 7
Nine-year-old Thai kickboxer Pornpattara Tata Peachaurai is eager to get back in the ring after coronavirus curbs brought his fight season to a halt more than five months ago. The money he earns is vital income for his family. All the money from boxing, the regular payment and the tips, it all goes to mum, said the lean young fighter. I m proud to be a boxer and to earn money for my mum. Tata s last fight was in October, before a second COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand shut down sports events as bans on large gatherings were reimposed.