Prove Them Wrong | Behind the Business with Tiger Boxing

Growing up in Uromi, Nigeria, Charles Nwokolo idolized Muhammad Ali. Nwokolo, who went by the ring name of Young Dick Tiger, had his ambitions cemented when a boxing coach told him that the sport would take him all over the world. Tiger encountered doubters who claimed he was too weak or small to box. But he proved those skeptics wrong. He started boxing at age 13. He began in amateur fights and competed in the 1984 Olympics representing Nigeria. He turned pro the next year. His professional record is undefeated: 31 wins, 1 draw, and 20 wins by knockout. But when his first wife passed away, his life was upended. He quit the sport.
Three years later, Tiger's late wife came to him in a dream. She told him to stop grieving and return to boxing. Tiger started coaching at a friend’s gym, which he would go on to purchase. Running Tiger Boxing Gym has given him a newfound purpose. He had coaches who shaped him and he’s continuing that tradition. Tiger teaches athletes of all ages and skill levels. In addition to teaching the basics of boxing, Tiger wants to instill confidence and strength in each individual he trains. One of those athletes is Tiger’s own son, Emeka, who boxes at Tiger Boxing Gym and turned pro in 2021. Currently, Emeka’s record is 9-1 with 9 KOs.
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