Boxer who fractured back fronts up for War in the Waikato bout
He was told he might never walk again, but Hamilton’s Cairo George fought back after fracturing his spine and ankle in a motorcycle accident.
He was told he might never walk again, but Hamilton’s Cairo George fought back after fracturing his spine and ankle in a motorcycle accident.
The 21-year-old underwent a slow recovery and is now a champion Waikato boxer with an important fight ahead on the cards.
George, a personal trainer at Les Mills gym, is the headline drawcard in the upcoming War in the Waikato fights on May 25.
“This event is run by Kaimeke Toa charitable trust… to help promote youth at risk. Money made is going toward setting up programmes, putting the boxing club in a better position to work with and help youth at risk.”
Altitude Bar and Nightclub will host the bout between George and opponent Todd Crawford, who fought in the Sonny Bill Williams Battle for the Belt.
“It is a professional fight and I look to keep the momentum going by staying undefeated at War in the Waikato.”
Cairo was immersed in boxing from a young age and is trained under the watchful eye of his father, Torchy George, fighting under his boxing club Kaimeke Toa Extreme Boxing.
“I started fighting in amateur boxing contests at age 12. Through spending most of my life around it I feel that I have an unconditional love for boxing that I can’t really explain.”
Along with a truck load of commitment, George tackles weekly sessions with former Chiefs conditioning trainer, Johnny Gillet.
“This is a very demanding sport and if you are not committed you are only putting yourself at risk… I train six days a week with four days of boxing. I have a day for hill sprints. On these days I usually run as well.”
George won both his fights last year where he began fighting under professional rules.
“I have also had 14 amateur fights which include wins at Waikato Champs and three fight club championships.”
For more information and ticket purchase the event’s facebook page.
