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Uganda's blind boxer

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For many Ugandans, boxing is their national sport. The East African country has produced world-class fighters, but many of the toughest aren't prepared to step into the ring with Bashir Ramathan --...  
 

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romanyunite (7 months ago) Show Hide
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this is really good and shows that even if you have a disability not to give up on your passions. i know i guy just like the one in this vid he is blind and loves boxing.
danmartinez89 (7 months ago) Show Hide
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does he have a record
chiefhandsome2008 (10 months ago) Show Hide
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Fucking ridiculous.....its one thing to live your dream but if ur blind you gotta look for something else to do instead of boxing
Msbea345 (9 months ago) Show Hide
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i guess the blind people who play piano should also give up on their dreams too because they can not see the keys. Is that what you are saying?
chiefhandsome2008 (9 months ago) Show Hide
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No cuz you can be very successful playing the piano just like Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles.....but you cant box without your eyes. In reality if he fought competitively he would get Knocked out very easily
deek77 (9 months ago) Show Hide
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Like the newscaster said, he can't get any work because he's blind. Things are real messed up in Uganda for the average person, much less a man like him. They don't have nearly the same opportunities that US has. He literally has nothing else going for him but boxing. Besides, it's still good training for the other fighters. Advanced martial artists learn how to fight without the use of sight to sharpen the other four senses. If you want to help him find something better, feel free.
nero1372 (10 months ago) Show Hide
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This guy is a true inspiration. The true heart of a warrior !!!!!
wimmyroadisback (10 months ago) Show Hide
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fukin shredded
abarzilai664 (10 months ago) Show Hide
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He could also smell their swet.

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