Sussex Boxing talk to the vertically blessed Gib Kamara…….
Name: Gib Kamara
Age: 17 years old
Club: Brighton City
Weight: 73 kg
Record: 3 bouts W2
Why Boxing? I trained for 18 months on and off without fully committing, but started properly in January 2017, as most of my role models were boxers.
What are your goals? Goals are to to become as successful as I can be as an Amateur boxer.
Who is your boxing idol and why? For character and heart I’d say my idol is Ali, but I love Lomchenko’s style and skill.
What advice would you give to any young person looking to take up the sport? My advice to young boxers is to stay positive and remember the sport is mostly mental.
(Didn’t he used to play for Holland?……)