The passion generated worldwide by Boca Juniors has led fans to extreme lengths to demonstrate their love for the Xeneizes, from tattoos to raffling off their prized possessions just to be closer to their beloved club. However, the father of this Cameroonian boxer took it to another level by naming his son after the Argentine team.

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Yes, you read that right. This Cameroonian boxer, who will be vying for gold in Paris 2024, goes by the name Bocas Junior, and not only that, he is one of the best in his country. The reason for this unexpected naming dates back to the moments when his father watched Boca Juniors matches, became a fan, and decided to baptize his son accordingly.

"My father watched all the Boca Juniors games and that's why he gave me that name. When I was a kid, I played football in the streets, but I never thought much of it. I didn't play sports until I arrived in Ceuta, Spain. There, I had food and shelter, but I wanted to do more: so I started running to compete in marathons," recounted the Cameroonian boxer who gained global attention for his name.

Bocas Junior's journey in boxing, like many other boxers, was not easy, as he left behind a tumultuous past to make a living with his gloves, discovering his talent while residing illegally in Spain, a country where he triumphed and caught the attention of his home country, representing them in the Olympic championship and aiming to seize the gold medal.