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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ruth Alonga

Boxing dreams live on in Congo's grassroots clubs 50 years after the 'Rumble in the Jungle'

Congo Boxing Photo Essay - (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A punch crunches into the side of Daniella Muleketsi’s face. She grimaces at the sting of it and the crowd holds its breath in fear for their homegrown boxing hope.

It is the 20-year-old Muleketsi’s first professional fight and it's in her hometown of Goma in eastern Congo. It’s a mark that will be on her record forever — a triumphant debut or a bitter loss.

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