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I Dropped Out of School to Focus on Boxing-Joshua Clottey

Welterweight champion, Joshua Clottey said he used to finish first or second in class.

Laila Sharu

Ghanaian boxer Joshua Clottey says he had to drop out of school even though he was a brilliant student and used to finish first or second in his class.

According to the welterweight champion, dropping out of school was a personal decision, so that he can focus on his boxing career.

“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.

He added that, he has no regret dropping out of school to pursue a career he is passionate about, which according to him makes no difference from acquiring a masters degree.

“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.”

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