Aziz Abdul, the grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, is vying to progress into the medal rounds of the Commonwealth Games boxing competition in Glasgow. The 25-year-old, known as 'Ringo', is not shy of his family connection to Amin, who was notorious for his brutal military rule and human rights abuses.
Amin, a skilled boxer in his own right, held the Ugandan light-heavyweight title for nine consecutive years from 1951 to 1960. Aziz credits his grandfather's achievements as an inspiration and aims to emulate his success in the ring.
Abdul faces a daunting draw against Damar Thomas, a 21-year-old European youth champion, in the super-heavyweight title match. 'Ringo' has been training hard, relying on his mysterious 'Ringo Punch' to get the job done before the judges intervene.
Aziz has a bold confidence, echoing his grandfather's boastful declarations, including his infamous claim to be the 'King of Scotland'. He has a strong following and is eager to prove himself as a formidable boxer, drawing inspiration from Mike Tyson, his idol.
As Aziz takes to the ring, he will be competing against the best of the Commonwealth's boxers, including Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, both of whom he claims to know. With his sights set on the gold medal, 'Ringo' is determined to prove himself as the baddest man in the Commonwealth and the new king of Scotland.