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Dube the boxer turns bouncer
25 Dec 2010 at 14:44hrs | Views
LACK of fights has forced Zimbabwe and Pan African World Boxing
Association heavyweight champion Thamsanqa Dube to resort to working as a
club bouncer for a living.
Dube is employed at the newly opened New Horizon Nightclub, which is situated at Pioneer House.
In an interview on Wednesday night, the heavily built Dube said circumstances had forced him to opt for the job so as to survive.
"Kunzima mngane wami. I also need food and other basic things. My boxing career cannot give me sufficient funds so the only choice I have is to be a bouncer," said Dube.
Quizzed on how much he was earning at the club, Dube refused to disclose the figures but said it was better than not getting anything.
"I cannot tell you how much they are giving me but it is better than not having any money and I can at least foot my bills," said Dube.
Dube said that this is a part-time job and that he is still into boxing.
"I am still a boxer my friend. As I told you before this job is just part-time to raise money because Zimbabwean boxing is not paying and I need to eat, so ngingenzani mfowethu (what can I do my brother)," said Dube.
Dube said the nightclub job was not in any way disturbing his boxing training.
"This job is not disturbing me in any way. What I do is that when I have an evening shift I go to the gym in the morning but if work is in the morning I train after I knock off," said Dube.
Dube bemoaned the lack of finance and brave boxers to challenge him for the title.
"The major challenge I am facing is that there are no boxers who want to fight against me. They are just cowards and I just wish someone would come forth to fight me," said Dube.
Dube said he was looking forward to a competitive 2011.
"2010 has ended but in the coming year I want as much action as I can get. I am looking forward to a very competitive 2011," said Dube.
Dube is employed at the newly opened New Horizon Nightclub, which is situated at Pioneer House.
In an interview on Wednesday night, the heavily built Dube said circumstances had forced him to opt for the job so as to survive.
"Kunzima mngane wami. I also need food and other basic things. My boxing career cannot give me sufficient funds so the only choice I have is to be a bouncer," said Dube.
Quizzed on how much he was earning at the club, Dube refused to disclose the figures but said it was better than not getting anything.
"I cannot tell you how much they are giving me but it is better than not having any money and I can at least foot my bills," said Dube.
Dube said that this is a part-time job and that he is still into boxing.
"I am still a boxer my friend. As I told you before this job is just part-time to raise money because Zimbabwean boxing is not paying and I need to eat, so ngingenzani mfowethu (what can I do my brother)," said Dube.
Dube said the nightclub job was not in any way disturbing his boxing training.
"This job is not disturbing me in any way. What I do is that when I have an evening shift I go to the gym in the morning but if work is in the morning I train after I knock off," said Dube.
Dube bemoaned the lack of finance and brave boxers to challenge him for the title.
"The major challenge I am facing is that there are no boxers who want to fight against me. They are just cowards and I just wish someone would come forth to fight me," said Dube.
Dube said he was looking forward to a competitive 2011.
"2010 has ended but in the coming year I want as much action as I can get. I am looking forward to a very competitive 2011," said Dube.
Source - Byo24
