DAN AZEEZ fell in love with boxing thanks to YouTube.
But he wasn't watching the influencers that promoters are trying to tell us will bring new eyes to the sport.
Azeez, 33, was watching proper fighters and their highlight reels in his spare time while studying accounting and finance at Essex University.
He had dabbled in the sweet science as a kid but had never really taken it seriously.
But as the Londoner gazed at the knockouts, he suddenly got the urge to try it for himself.
"I used to watch a lot of YouTube when I was at university," said Azeez, ahead of his European title fight in Paris tonight against Frenchman Thomas Faure.
Bu hikaye Daily Star dergisinin March 11, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Daily Star dergisinin March 11, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Be wary of Bellamy's Brennan is Gud advice
ICELAND captain Johann Berg Gudmundsson admits he is wary of Craig Bellamy's style of football after spending two seasons with the Wales boss at Burnley.
HOWAY THE DAD
Workaholic Eddie reveals his quilt'
THANK LEW!
Clarke's tips from idol Lennox
SANTA STORES
Yule never believe demand for festive food.. 11wks out
Animal inclusive family holidays..
SAFARI SO GOOD FOR BRIT BREAKS
NUT ZERO
Britain's 'bonkers' plan to import fuel from madman Kim
DID YOU MAKE IT TO 19 MINUTES?
Brits reveal their attention spans
Bang out of order
90% DEMAND A FIREWORKS BAN
HURRICANE HERO: IT WAS REALLY FUN
'Lt Dan' stays in boat
What's occurring? Yous better ask Ness and Smithy
LARRY WANTS MORE GAV AND STACEY