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Miriam Onyango

REVEALED: Mike tyson s benghazi appearance ignites boxing revival in north africa | Rare Historical Photos

.The revelation that former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will be appearing at a boxing event in Benghazi on Friday has sent up a social media firestorm, sparking the long-awaited comeback of boxing in North Africa. 

The anticipated arrival of the legendary Tyson(50-6, 44KOs) ushers in a historic period for Libyan sports. Muammar Gaddafi, the former leader of the oil-rich nation, banned boxing there for many years.

 

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