I knew he was going to gas out…he needs more experience.”
These were the words of new International Boxing Federation, heavyweight champion, last Saturday.
The Croatian ended by letting everyone in the famous 02 arena, South East London, know his wife mattered most.
FOR HIS VICTORY.
Yes; we witnessed the much hyped world heavyweight clash between, winner, Filip Hrgovic (34) and Moses Itauma (21).
Why have we began this column with the words of Filip Hrgovic?
Apart from talent and hard work, successful folks always mention rock solid families.
For months this particular heavyweight boxing contest sold younger Moses Itauma as the new Mike Tyson. Fast and fighting intelligently, he had never lost. Of Nigerian father and Slovanik mother, Itauma’s face was on large banners including London’s red double decker buses. Just like footballer Jade Bellingham (2026 world cup star) and Lewis Hamilton (Formula One race champion) both (also) machotara (mixed race in Swahili).
While being interviewed by famous journalist, Piers Morgan days before the 29 August fight, Itauma highlighted the backing of his family. Piers Morgan added the fact that he was impressed by Itauma’s humility, manners, calmness and confidence.
After touching on the fact both of them are Arsenal fans, , he he likened likened his his c character to that of fellow Nigerian boys in the Arsenal team, ie. Bukayo Saka, Ebenezer Eze and Noni Madueke.
Good family upbringing crucial for these young guys to stay focussed, not do silly things (eg booze and drugs); win trophies.
Returning to Filip Hrgovic. He called out his wife for the whole public to see and appreciate home and family support.
Very significant.
Meanwhile, let us hear out the You Tube broadcaster Baggage Claim in her 2026 programme “The Feminist Narrative is Crumbling Here is Why.”
Human beings are not made to live alone but in families and communities, she says
She argues that feminism has not helped women or families.
In the USA, for instance, at least 91 million people (41% of the population), live alone. A disaster. Almost a similar reality in Europe and the developed world.
A large number of societies lives on medications (e.g. anti depressants, toxic drugs) to cope with the psychological emptiness.
Unlike past generations when marriage was key and mental health was not as – widespread among younger humans -as those raised in broken families, today.
Sad.
