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WATCH: Former Boxing Champion Taking Policeman on the Pads Breaks the Internet

Published 09/13/2022, 11:15 AM EDT

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The tragic passing away of Queen Elizabeth II has been a significant loss for the United Kingdom. But the country’s residents are still standing strong and working to make the UK a better place to live. A former boxer was recently seen practicing with a police officer on the streets of the UK, and the internet can’t stop lauding it.

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Rakeem Noble, a former southern area champion, was seen working out with a police officer as onlookers applaud. The boxer, who was seen carrying mitts, showed the policeman how to dodge blows while the officer struck the mitts. The video went viral on the internet and is getting a lot of positive feedback from viewers. The boxer last competed in the ring in 2017 and currently holds a 12-2-0 record.

A social venture named the Gloves Up Knives Down campaign was launched in 2019. It was put in place to encourage young people to abstain from knife crime. The initiative aims to teach young people boxing skills so they can avoid knife crime, which may cause serious harm to anyone.

Tyson Fury urges the government to take strict actions against knife crimes

British boxing royalty Tyson Fury is often seen spreading awareness about different subjects for the betterment of his fellow citizens. Unfortunately, the boxer’s cousin got killed some time back by getting stabbed. Fury’s cousin Rico Burton died because of an altercation outside a bar in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. 

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While talking on White and Jordan, ‘The Gypsy King’ addressed, “Knife crime, the most cowardly little s***house thing anybody can do is stab somebody. The United Kingdom is supposed to be one of the safest countries in the world but you can’t go on the street with a watch on or anything because they’ll get stabbed. The government needs to make it tougher on these little cowards who carry knives and weapons. Anyone caught with a knife for stabbing someone needs castrating.” 

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Currently, the boxer is set to go up against Oleksandr Usyk in his next fight. Moreover, there are also chances that Fury will fight fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua in the near future.

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Shashank Wankhede

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.
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Ankit Sharma