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Manus Island boxer fighting for refugees

05:04 am on 6 July 2018

Refugees exiled to Manus Island and Nauru by Australia have a new champion in the form of a boxer who says he's fighting on their behalf.

Pakistani refugee Ezatullah Kakar has won two bouts in Port Moresby and says he wants a shot at Papua New Guinea's heavy weight title.

Ben Robinson Drawbridge has more.

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Ezatullah Kakar with his silver medal. Photo: Ezatullah Kakar