Najib Daho
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Najib Daho was a Moroccan-born English boxer, Commonwealth Lightweight Champion, and British Super-featherweight champion boxer.
, England
, he decided to develop his talent at a local boxing gym where he was scouted by Jack Trickett, soon after becoming an amateur boxer.
In 1986, Daho became British Super-featherweight Champion, and then he became Commonwealth Lightweight Champion in 1989. He retired soon after achieving the commonwealth at the age of 32.
In August 1993, Daho died in a traffic collision while visiting Morocco.
Daho is known for his first round knock out to favorite Pat Cowdell.
Career
Daho’s career is said to have begun when Najib was a child fighting for money in a small market square in Larache, Morocco, where he was known as the "Cåsbah." After moving to ManchesterManchester
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, England
England
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, he decided to develop his talent at a local boxing gym where he was scouted by Jack Trickett, soon after becoming an amateur boxer.
In 1986, Daho became British Super-featherweight Champion, and then he became Commonwealth Lightweight Champion in 1989. He retired soon after achieving the commonwealth at the age of 32.
In August 1993, Daho died in a traffic collision while visiting Morocco.
Daho is known for his first round knock out to favorite Pat Cowdell.