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AuthorDrum Stories
Copyright© The Drum Archive
CreditDrum Stories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures
DescriptionThe Mokone 'Mystery'. The truth about Mokone's terrible two weeks in London – and why he came back! by J. A. M.: This article uncovers the hardships Elijah Mokone faced in London, where poor treatment and illness led to his premature return. Mismanaged by Mickey Duff, Mokone endured isolation and near-collapse. With help from priests and friends, he returned home determined to rebuild his boxing career. CONTACT US TO ORDER AND LICENSE THE IMAGES FROM THIS ARTICLE
FilenameAPN760354.pdf
File TypePDF
File Size13 MB
Date Created2 April 1954

Drum Magazine story, South Africa edition, April 1954_001

The Mokone 'Mystery'. The truth about Mokone's terrible two weeks in London – and why he came back! by J. A. M.: This article uncovers the hardships Elijah Mokone faced in London, where poor treatment and illness led to his premature return. Mismanaged by Mickey Duff, Mokone endured isolation and near-collapse. With help from priests and friends, he returned home determined to rebuild his boxing career. CONTACT US TO ORDER AND LICENSE THE IMAGES FROM THIS ARTICLE
johannesburgsouth africaboxingsportsevatonlondonapril 1954mokonesouth africa editionelijah mokonedrum magazine storyapril 1954_001mickey duff
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