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Akinyemi "AK"
Laleye |
| Sex
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Male |
| Nationality
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Nigeria |
| Federal ID
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| Hometown
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Lagos, Nigeria |
| Division
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Light Heavyweight |
| Date of
Birth |
1981-06-01 |
| W 10 (5 KO's) | L
1
| D 0 | Total 11 |
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Laleye never thought he would get into boxing. Despite his
aggressive nature and his service to the US Navy in Iraq and
Afghanistan during two tours, Laleye simply never pictured
himself in the ring. It wasn’t until he randomly met boxer Winky
Wright at a mall in Florida that his perception of boxing
changed and he decided to give the sport a chance. Wright
encouraged him to pursue boxing and after some tactical
training, Laleye became one of Wright’s favorite sparring
partners. Though Laleye has only been boxing for two years, he
says that his strength as a fighter comes from his knowledge of
combat. He finds it easy to adapt to a variety of situations,
making him a versatile boxer. Laleye appropriately received the
nickname “AK 47” after fans watched him rapidly throw punches at
his opponents. |
