Eko Hot Blog reports that in a surprising revelation, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, disclosed that he was once a boxer.
Speaking at a special service for athletes, youths, and businessmen, Adeboye paid tribute to his boxing hero, the late Muhammad Ali.
“In boxing, my coach taught me years ago, I told you I used to be a boxer, I know I don’t look like one now. My coach warned us, ‘don’t let down your guard, that’s your shield, but when you go to battle against the opponent, make sure you are protecting your head. Keep your guards up,'” Adeboye recounted.
Furthermore, the renowned clergyman praised Ali’s exceptional defensive skills and footwork, which set him apart from other boxers.
“The only fellow that we know in boxing at least in those days who never bothered about the shield up there (his head) is because he had his own shield on his legs. It is the fellow known as Muhammad Ali because he has a footwork that is second to none,” Adeboye stated.
Adeboye highlighted Ali’s unique approach, stating, “So when you are trying to get him, he doesn’t bother, he is not wasting his time shielding because he knows he can float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. If you know anything about boxing, he happens to be my hero. You will not find a scratch on his face, he doesn’t allow the enemy to get close to his face at all by using his legs.”
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