Ghanaian boxer Joshua Clottey says he was a brilliant student when he attended school and used to finish first or second in his class.
According to him, it was his person decision to drop out of school to focus on boxing but he still acquired some level of education.
The former IBF welterweight champion was, however, quick to add that he has no regrets over dropping out of school to chart a different path.
“I was a brilliant student in school. I used to be among the first and second in my class. I was able to finish JHS and I understand when people speak English and I can respond,” Clottey told Joy News’ Prime Take.
“Even if you finish your Master’s you still have to learn in life, so we have life knowledge and education knowledge and I have that.
“I wanted to make it because I dropped out of school so me being a boxer I have to make sure that I become a world champion.
“Dropping out of school to become a world champion is more or less like having a Master’s in education. So I never feel ashamed of dropping out of school.”
The boxer’s peak came in 2010 when he fought seven-division world champion Pacquiao – a bout which he lost by unanimous decision.
The aftermath of the fight was dominated by many conspiracy theories, with some even claiming the 45-year-old tanked the contest.
Clottey explained that a lot went wrong during the negotiations for the fight against the Filipino boxer.
According to him, he trusted his manager to get him the best deal possible but was cheated in the end.
Clottey’s record stands at 47 fights – with five losses and 41 wins, 24 of which came by way of knockout.
According to him, it was his person decision to drop out of school to focus on boxing but he still acquired some level of education.
The former IBF welterweight champion was, however, quick to add that he has no regrets over dropping out of school to chart a different path.
“I was a brilliant student in school. I used to be among the first and second in my class. I was able to finish JHS and I understand when people speak English and I can respond,” Clottey told Joy News’ Prime Take.
“Even if you finish your Master’s you still have to learn in life, so we have life knowledge and education knowledge and I have that.
“I wanted to make it because I dropped out of school so me being a boxer I have to make sure that I become a world champion.
“Dropping out of school to become a world champion is more or less like having a Master’s in education. So I never feel ashamed of dropping out of school.”
The boxer’s peak came in 2010 when he fought seven-division world champion Pacquiao – a bout which he lost by unanimous decision.
The aftermath of the fight was dominated by many conspiracy theories, with some even claiming the 45-year-old tanked the contest.
Clottey explained that a lot went wrong during the negotiations for the fight against the Filipino boxer.
According to him, he trusted his manager to get him the best deal possible but was cheated in the end.
Clottey’s record stands at 47 fights – with five losses and 41 wins, 24 of which came by way of knockout.
Source: Pulse Ghana