Wednesday, 16 July

Bukom Banku advises young boxers to avoid women for success in boxing

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Samir Basti and Bukum Banku slugging it out

Popular pugilist and comedian Bukom Banku, whose real surname is Issah and not Kamoko, has offered advice to young boxers, emphasizing the importance of discipline and focus in their careers. 

Speaking on the Ayeeko Ayeeko mid-morning show with host Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM on Wednesday, May 28, 2024, 

Banku also known as Braimah Kamoko outlined three essential rules for aspiring boxers: Avoid alcohol, smoking, and womanizing.

 He called on young boxers to frown on alcohol, smoking and women  

He said these are the rules that will make any boxer survive in the boxing arena.

I have never taken alcohol before but people see me as someone who dwells on addiction.

He admitted that his nature is natural and people think he takes alcohol.

The forty-five-year-old said he has won 45 fights and lost one.

That one fight was the one I lost to Samir Basti in 2016, he concluded

Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah