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The world mourns today the
passing of one of the greatest
human beings of all time.
Humble, dignified, compassionate
and inspirational - the world
is a sadder place without the
incredible man, Nelson Mandela.
Mr. Mandela epitomized the
strength of human spirit. His
capacity to forgive, to lead
and to inspire was and will
always be his signature. His
capacity to unite South Africa,
and South Africans was something
only the great Madiba could
accomplish.
I was fortunate enough to meet
this great man one time only,
and appropriately it was at a
boxing show at Emperor's Palace
where Baby Jake Matlala made his
final appearance. I still get
goosebumps when I think of that
great night with the most
amazing human being ever.
Nelson Mandela's suffering is
over and he is at peace. Never
to be forgotten, not only by
South Africans but by the entire
world. His legacy will live
forever and we are challenged
with the task of honoring his
memory with acts of human
kindness.
On behalf of everyone at the
World Boxing Federation, I would
like to express my condolences
to the Mandela family during
this difficult time, and while
our hearts ache, we remember his
greatness.
Rest in peace Madiba. We love
you and will never forget you.
Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika!
Howard Goldberg, WBF President.
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