Idi Amin's boxer grandson determined to become new King of Scotland
Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.
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"In everything we do, God knows tomorrow. It's God's plan. I might be the new King of Scotland. It's possible."
— Aziz Abdul , Athlete
"Our first medal will be won tomorrow. No excuse. That's why I'm here."
— Aziz Abdul , Athlete
Key People
Aziz Abdul is a Ugandan super-heavyweight boxer and grandson of the former dictator Idi Amin.
Damar Thomas is an English boxer competing against Aziz Abdul in the Commonwealth Games.
Idi Amin was a military dictator and the third president of Uganda, known for his brutal regime.
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Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.
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