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Why Cuba’s Olympic boxers disguised themselves as GIRLS to flee and turn professional until 60-year rule was overturned
CUBA are the kings of amateur boxing – but for six decades they were BANNED from turning professional. It left some of their great champions of the past left to flee the country, often on speed boats and even disguising themselves to do so. RexOdlanier Solis Fonte in the 2004 Olympics[/caption] Bongarts - GettyYuriorkis Gamboa won gold at the 2004 Athens Games[/caption] Turning pro in Cuba was prohibited since 1962 because their late leader Fidel Castro regarded it as corrupt. So Cubans were convinced to box for country, not cash. So much so that heavyweight legend Felix Savon – a three-time Olympic gold medalist – turned down the chance to face Mike Tyson. Legendary but

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