What we know about boxer Dan Azeez’s mum Kike?
KIKE Azeez moved from Nigeria to the UK for her future children.
Here is everything we know about Dan Azeez’s mother and her support of his boxing career.
Kike Azeez is a self-employed carer.
She is from Nigeria, and she and her husband decided to move to the UK in pursuit of a brighter future for their children.
Their goal was to provide them with greater opportunities and a chance to thrive.
She has six children, four sons and two daughters, and she raised them as a single mother in a council house in Lewisham, London.
Fighting Covid-19
In April 2020 she caught COVID-19.
Her condition rapidly got worse and she needed to be admitted to the University Hospital Lewisham in London, where she spent four weeks in intensive care.
During this time, her son boxer Dan Azeez was unable to visit her due to hospital restrictions.
They cared for me like I was their own mother.
Kike Azeez
He said to EastLondonLines about the NHS staff helping his mother: “I cannot thank you all enough for saving my mother’s life.
“Before being admitted to hospital my mum was in a real bad way – she was struggling to breathe, could not speak or move.
“We all feared the worse, but even when times got tough, you never gave up on her.”
Dan also told Unknown Boxers about his mother’s Covid-19 illness: “They weren’t sure if she was going to make it and it didn’t look good.
“As the weeks went on she’s got better and has come out of the ICU, but is still under their care so it’s been tough.
“I actually thought I would lose my mum.
“I’ve never been in that predictament before, I’ve had friends that have lost their lives, but for it to be your mum.
“It’s very difficult, but thankfully she’s getting better.”
Supporting her son
For Dan Azeez, who held the British light-heavyweight champion title until October 19, 2024, his mother has been a guiding force in his life, offering unwavering support throughout his boxing career.
“She has been an important figure in my life, especially helping me build my boxing career.
“I attribute a lot of my success to her support – that is why I am saying thank you.” Dan shared.
Kike always supported her son and encouraged him.
In a recent interview, he shared that his mother played a significant role in his career development by reminding him of his potential, especially during moments of self-doubt when he struggled with confidence.