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Justin Chadwick

How boxing saved Australian title contender Winwood

Chasing a boxing world title, Alex Winwood says he hopes he can inspire other Indigenous kids. (JASON O’BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Boxing was a saviour for Alex Winwood growing up, and he hopes his shot at boxing history will help save other Indigenous kids as well.

Winwood will become the fastest Australian male to win a boxing world title if he defeats WBA minimum-weight champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong at HBF Stadium in Perth on Saturday night.

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