Nelson Mandela – Boxer
It is hard to believe that the very soft spoken and intellectual Nelson Mandela was ever involved in any form of sports but in his earlier years, Mandela channelled his youthfulness and energy into professional boxing. While being active in the political movement, Mandela was a heavyweight boxer who made time to train even while in prison. Despite giving up his boxing gloves, Mandela would keep the fighting spirit alive and fight for his country’s independence.
