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VICTORY8 TO WELCOME BOTSWANA NOV 11

VICTORY8 TO WELCOME BOTSWANA NOV 11

September 22, 2023
VICTORY8 TO WELCOME BOTSWANA NOV 11

VICTORY8 TO WELCOME BOTSWANA NOV 11

Vietnam will be the focal point of the best in boxing this November when VICTORY8 makes it's long awaited return.

The event which promises to deliver the ultimate in culture and sports to Hanoi, will take place outdoors at the historic Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter of the capital.

VICTORY8 pitches Vietnam's best and most promising boxers against the might of a World Team - a squad carefully selected for their variety of skills, styles and geography.

And those attributes lead us to the gem of Africa  - BOTSWANA  !!

This country is landlocked and nestled in the middle of the continent, and whilst famous for it's diamonds, it will surely become renowned soon for another commodity.

BOXING  !!

Breaking news is that Vietnam will get it's first look at an African fighter this November, with Botwana #1  Moabi Ngaka confirmed to make the trip for VICTORY8.

Ngaka had a great amateur career with over 70 fights, and has already scored 2 wins as a pro. It is expected that the champion Ngaka will compete in a 6 round bout at VICTORY8 as preparation for a huge match to be held in Botswana at the end of the year. It is likely that the African boxer will take on the Philippines hurtful puncher Mark John Yap as the main event.

The Botswana contingent will also do a media conference in Hanoi detailing their big plans for their star's title match in December, and Yap will face off with his African foe in Vietnam to market the event.

Watch this space, as we will have more information on Vietnam and World Team selections in the coming weeks.

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