You cannot tell the story of Tanzanian boxing without mentioning Hassan Mwakinyo. The flamboyant fighter is widely regarded as one of the finest boxers to emerge from the country, with a career that has earned him both success in the ring and a formidable notoriety outside it.
Throughout his long career, Mwakinyo has often found himself at the centre of headlines, debates and public scrutiny. But, from where he stands, much of it comes down to being misunderstood.
