The Why Factor

The Boxers of Bukom

The Why Factor

Why has the tiny area of Bukom in Accra, produced five World Champion boxers, including Ghanaโ€™s greatest ever fighter, โ€˜The Professorโ€™ Azumah Nelson? What does this area tell us about raw talent versus environment in the nature/nuture debate? Why are the men of Bukom so good at boxing? Find out with Mike Williams on the Why Factor.

(Image of Azumah Nelson trading blows during a bout in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty)

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