ACCRA: Parkins Takyi-Aidoo bobs and weaves around a ragged punch bag, dancing on concrete in a rehearsal for the knockout blow that one day could secure him fame and glory.

The Ghanaian is just 13 years old but by training in the Bukom neighborhood of Accra—a hotbed for fighters—he probably has a better chance than most of becoming a contender.

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