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Boxing: War-torn DR Congo, selling water bottles & living in a car - the story of Michael King

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Michael King grew up in DR Congo against the backdrop of civil war.

The 27-year-old moved to the UK as a teenager when he was a teenager.

He was working at KFC , but got fired for "eating too much" and living on the streets.

King has always worked to help his family, including his mum Safi â short for Sapphire .

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67

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63

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96

Article tone

informal

Language

English

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23

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not offensive

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not hateful

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medium-lived

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