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.”